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Tim Walz is learning the hard way that trying to ride the wave of military service claims can turn out to be more like stepping into a muddy pit. After being named as Kamala Harris’s vice-presidential pick, the Minnesota Governor’s past has come under intense scrutiny, revealing a series of questionable assertions about his military service. The left’s flag-waving for Walz is quickly being met with a barrage of facts that suggest he might not be the tough soldier they want everyone to believe he is.
His recent comments about carrying “weapons of war” while serving are raising eyebrows. In reality, it turns out he didn’t experience combat in Iraq or any battlefield situation that would earn him that label. Yet, his rhetoric implied otherwise, sparking a well-deserved firestorm of criticism. Even mainstream media outlets, which are notoriously friendly to the left, have taken notice of Walz’s embellishments. This isn’t just a minor blunder; it goes to the heart of his integrity and credibility.
Quick fact check: No, Gov. Walz did not spend 25 years in the Army, it’s 24 years, 1 month and 9 days. No, he did not carry a weapon of war in war. In 2003, he deployed to Italy in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. https://t.co/0UNlcJMHBV
— Jim LaPorta (@JimLaPorta) August 7, 2024
A television personality from CBS noted that if there was a “war” in Italy, Walz might have been there, but last anyone checked, that doesn’t qualify him for any combat medals. The distinction between being in a dangerous area and actually engaging in combat is fundamental, yet Walz apparently struggles to understand it. His claims of military valor have been met with a generous helping of skepticism, further amplified when these assertions turned out to be little more than a smoke and mirrors act.
Even CNN is getting in on the action, dissecting Walz’s statements with all the enthusiasm of a child rushing to expose a particularly poor magic trick. They pointed out that Walz’s language suggests he was in fighting situations, but the harsh reality is that his service record tells a different story. This attack on his character and claims has come from both the right and left, indicating a rare bipartisan moment where both sides can agree: the man is not what he pretends to be.
So far, Kamala Harris has managed to make quite the first impression with her pick. The lack of rigorous vetting before parading Walz out as her right-hand man leaves a lot to be desired. With military veterans stepping up to call him out and the media digging into his past, the future does not look bright for this political partnership. If this is the best candidate Kamala could find, one has to wonder what other golden nuggets of talent she has on the bench ready to swing into action. The stakes are high, and Walz’s embarrassing unraveling has thrown a glaring spotlight on the judgment of his VP pick.
