Staff Reports
The spotlight is blazing down on the Harris-Walz campaign as it scrambles to manage the fallout from Governor Tim Walz’s dubious claims regarding his military service. With Republicans taking aim at Walz’s exaggerated portrayal of his military record, the campaign has reluctantly updated his biography online. The adjustments, however, come across as half-hearted and far too late to save face.
In a desperate move, the Harris campaign decided to remove the claim that Walz was a “retired command sergeant major” and instead opted for a more truthful assertion that he once served at that rank. This minor tweak reflects Walz’s actual retirement status from the Army National Guard after 24 years of service. Despite this attempt at damage control, many veterans—both combat veterans and those who never saw combat—are still raising objections to Walz’s self-aggrandizing narrative.
Gov. @Tim_Walz: I spent 25 years in the Army and I hunt. I’ve been voting for common sense legislation that protects the Second Amendment, but we can do background checks. We can research the impacts of gun violence. We can make sure those weapons of war, that I carried in war,… pic.twitter.com/3IVaXi2RP2
— Kamala HQ (@KamalaHQ) August 6, 2024
The controversy isn’t just about the title; it’s about the integrity of Walz’s claims. There are deeper issues at play that the campaign has chosen to overlook. Originally, Walz’s biography declared him the “son of an Army veteran and a retired Command Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard himself,” but the specifics of his service raise serious questions. He has also made outrageous statements about carrying “weapons of war” in combat, despite never having deployed to a battlefield. Such fabrications do not sit well with those who honor the sacrifices made by true soldiers.
It’s also important to remember how this saga began. Walz’s political career has been built on dubious behaviors, including a confrontation with President George W. Bush during which he erroneously claimed to be a command sergeant major just back from fighting in the war on terror—all while he had in fact never even set foot in a combat zone. This misleading representation has set the tone for his political life, leading many to view him as someone who continues to rely on deception to advance his career.
The reality is that veterans and concerned citizens are not willing to let this issue slide. They recognize that by perpetuating Walz’s inflated rank, the Harris campaign only highlights his betrayal—abandoning his men right before a critical deployment. If he had held a lower rank, the betrayal might not be so stark, but elevating him to a commanding presence only magnifies his dishonesty.
As this story develops, it’s clear that the scrutiny surrounding Walz’s record will not fade. The Harris-Walz campaign has tried to draw the curtain on the truth, but veterans and patriots are intent on keeping the lights on. The fallout from these misleading claims is felt not just in the world of politics but among those who have served with honor.
