Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was widely criticized by conservatives on social media after George Soros' son Alex posted a picture alongside Walz in his lavish New York City "home."

Democratic vice-presidential candidate Tim Walz has faced backlash after meeting Alex Soros, the son of billionaire George Soros in his luxury New York City apartment. It comes after revelations that Soros-backed organisations have ramped up their attempts to mobilise illegal immigrants to get them to act as voting blocks in swing states.