Christian Walker (Social media influencer)
Christian Walker | |
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| Born | 2000 or 2001 (age 23–24)[1] |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
TikTok information | |
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| Followers | 1.3 million |
| Likes | 66.7 million |
Last updated: November 11, 2024 | |
Christian Walker is a social media influencer on TikTok. He is the son of Herschel Walker, whom Christian exposed for various scandals during the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia.[1]
Social Media Career
[edit]Walker joined TikTok in 2020 and originally posted content in support of conservative talking points. His account primarily represented his self-described position as a "free-speech radicalist" and a Christian "conservative populist."[1][2] As a conservative content creator, Walker originally went viral in 2020 for calling the Black Lives Matter movement "ghetto" and a “terrorist organization.”[2][3] Walker also has criticized Pride month and the pride flag as well.[2][4] His content has been described as "spewing random GOP talking points in a Starbucks drive-through," and Walker has been in social media feuds with other celebrities, including Kehlani.[5][6]
In 2020, Walker led a "Gays for Trump" parade in West Hollywood.[7]
Herschel Walkers's 2022 Senate Campaign
[edit]Initially during his father's 2022 Senate campaign, Christian Walker supported his father's run for office, appearing in at least one of his father's campaign events.[4][7] After a Daily Beast expose, Christian Walker alleged Herschel Walker paid for abortions, despite his father's pro-choice stance during the campaign.[4][8][9] Christian Walker also alleged that his father was regularly violent to his mother.[4][8][9] Christian Walker specifically identified the lack of a strong father as a major facet of his conservative content, and alleged that Herschel Walker's family all urged him not to run.[10]
After his father's loss, Christian Walker criticized his father on Twitter, as well as the strategy pursued by the Georgia Republican Party.[11] In 2023, Christian Walker criticized Matt Schlapp for sexually assaulting a male staffer during his father's campaign.[12]
Content Rebrand
[edit]In 2022, Walker moved back to California from Florida, despite originally decrying California's purported left-leaning ideals.[13] Since 2022, Walker's content underwent a "rebrand", to appear "more middle of the aisle."[14] Walker has removed much of his political content from his social media platforms, arguing that he no longer wishes to let politics and anger fuel his content.[15]
Personal Life
[edit]As of 2022, Walker stated he does not identify with the label of gay, but is attracted to men.[4] In 2016, he won a competitive cheerleading award as a 16 year old.[7] He went to school at UCLA, where he performed as a competitive cheerleader.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Bradner, Eric (2022-10-07). "Who is Christian Walker, the son of Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker? | CNN Politics". CNN. Retrieved 2024-11-12.
- ^ a b c d Colyar, Brock (2021-03-31). "Zooming With TikTok's Right-Wing Pundit". Intelligencer. Archived from the original on 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-11-24.
- ^ Robinson, Kayla (28 September 2022). "Don't buy into Herschel Walker's son's rebrand". The Emory Wheel. Archived from the original on 13 December 2024. Retrieved 13 December 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Bradner, Eric (2022-10-07). "Who is Christian Walker, the son of Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker? | CNN Politics". CNN. Archived from the original on 2024-11-11. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Riedel, Samantha (14 July 2022). "Kehlani Kept Her Cool When Christian Walker Rolled Up on Her at Starbucks". Them.us.
- ^ Riedel, Samantha (2022-07-21). "Elvira Threw Great Shade at Christian Walker on Twitter". Them. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b c "Who Is Christian Walker, Son of Georgia Senate Candidate Herschel Walker?". People.com. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ a b Rock, James Crowley,Audrey (2022-10-05). "Christian Walker: 5 Things To Know About Son Of Georgia Senate Candidate Herschel Walker". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b Factora, James (2022-10-04). "Christian Walker Called Out His Father for Abuse and Abortion Lies". Them. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Shepherd, Brittany; Murray, Isabella; Bruggeman, Lucien (5 October 2022). "What to know about Herschel Walker's son Christian, who went viral for denouncing his dad". ABC News. Archived from the original on 2024-11-12. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Bensinger, Ken (7 Dec 2022). "After Herschel Walker's Defeat, His Son Piles On With Twitter Tirade". The New York Times.
- ^ Wiggins, Christopher (9 January 2023). "Christian Walker Slams CPAC's Matt Schlapp Over Groping Allegations". www.advocate.com. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Henderson, Taylor. "Christian Walker Regrets Moving to Florida, Cries About it on Instagram". www.pride.com. Retrieved 2024-12-15.
- ^ Dunn, Kaitlin (24 March 2022). "Is Christian Walker rebranding or just clout-chasing? – The Elm". The Elm. Archived from the original on 2023-12-10. Retrieved 2024-12-13.
- ^ Miciak, Jason (2023-06-24). "Christian Walker Goes ANTI-MAGA, Moves Back to Blue State California and People Have Some Thoughts". Political Flare. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-15.