Darlene Walz, Tim's mother, has been thrust into an uncomfortable position as she tries to maintain harmony within the family as a lifelong Democrat who has actively participated in her son's political campaigns, as the Daily Mail reports.

Family Politics: A Mother's Struggle to Maintain Peace

Despite the family's political rift, Darlene attempts to avoid discussing politics during her visits to Jeff's home in Freeport, Florida.

"I think the best thing maybe, for me, is to just stay out of it," she expressed, highlighting her approach to keeping family gatherings amicable.

Jeff Walz has made his differing political views clear, particularly through a controversial Facebook post where he questioned Tim's suitability for the vice presidency, stating, "I'm 100% opposed to all his ideology." This post adds to the complexities of the family dynamics, especially as it became a topic of broader public discussion.

Further complicating matters, a photo surfaced showing several Walz family members wearing Donald Trump support shirts.

This image was initially shared by Charles Herbster, a known Trump supporter, with the caption, "Tim Walz's family back in Nebraska wants you to know something," and later reposted by Trump himself.

Amid National Scrutiny, A Family Torn by Political Allegiance

The individuals in the controversial photo were mostly second cousins of Tim Walz, descending from his grandfather's brother.

The public endorsement by family members starkly contrasts with Darlene Walz's political activities, including her enthusiastic participation in the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, where her son accepted his nomination.

Donald Trump acknowledged the endorsement from the Walz family, particularly from Jeff, during an interview with Sean Hannity.

"I was so honored today. His brother endorsed me. And his whole family -- I saw the picture. Honestly, it was a very nice-looking family. But his family endorsed me and the whole family endorsed me," Trump stated, amplifying the family's political divide.

Despite the public endorsements, Jeff has sought to clarify his intentions, emphasizing that his post was meant for his circle of friends rather than the general public.

"It wasn't my intent, it wasn't our intent as a family, to put something out there to influence the general public," Jeff explained.

Eight Years Apart: The Silence Between Brothers

Jeff resides in Florida with his wife Laurie, and it has been eight years since he last spoke with his brother Tim. The estrangement is rooted deeply in their conflicting political views, making family reunions and communications strained.

Darlene reminisces about past campaign trails where the family atmosphere was more congenial. "Oh man, that was a blast.

It was wonderful," she recalled about her time campaigning with Tim. These memories stand in stark contrast to the current family tension.

As the election draws closer, the political schism within the Walz family underscores the broader national divide.

Darlene, caught between her affection for her sons and her political convictions, continues to hope for reconciliation, yet remains realistic about the challenges posed by such deep-seated differences.