NEW: Tim Walz Under Fire as Former Platoon Mates Break Silence, Blow the Whistle on Military Scandal
Tim Walz, the Democratic governor and vice presidential candidate, is under fire from his former military colleagues who accuse him of lying about his military service and abandoning his unit before they deployed to Iraq. Over the holiday weekend, conservative radio host Megyn Kelly sat down with a panel of Minnesota National Guard veterans who served with Walz, and their explosive claims have set the internet on fire.
During the interview, these veterans didn’t hold back, accusing Walz of “stolen valor,” a term used for those who falsely claim military honors or achievements. They also called out Walz for using a military rank that was taken away from him when he retired early to start his political career. “He’s got absolutely no integrity,” one veteran said, summing up the group’s frustration.
Kelly’s interview, which quickly went viral, shed light on a scandal that has followed Walz for years. Back in 2005, Walz retired from the National Guard and had his rank reduced from Command Sergeant Major to Master Sergeant. His retirement came just as his unit was about to deploy to Iraq, leaving his fellow soldiers feeling abandoned. “It is morally indefensible. He didn’t care. It was all about him,” one of the veterans told Kelly.
The veterans also blasted Walz for using his former rank to win a seat in Congress, despite knowing it had been rescinded. “He’s a habitual liar. He lies about everything,” another veteran said, questioning how someone with this track record could be trusted at a national level.
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EXCLUSIVE: Four Veterans Speak Out About Tim Walz’s “Stolen Valor” and Truth About Retiring Before Iraq Deployment
Why they say Walz is a “coward” and a “deserter” who abandoned his troops, Walz’s pattern of lies, and more. Watch the FULL show, right here on X: pic.twitter.com/HiOK1PR9fj
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Republican Senator J.D. Vance, a Navy veteran and Walz’s opponent in the upcoming vice presidential race, has already promised to bring up these allegations in their first debate on October 1st. Vance didn’t mince words, saying, “When Tim Walz was asked by his country to go to Iraq, you know what he did? He dropped out of the Army and allowed his unit to go without him.”
As the debate date approaches, the accusations against Walz are sure to be a hot topic. With these serious claims of “stolen valor” and desertion hanging over him, Walz will have to answer some tough questions about his military past.
