Retired Army Sergeant Thomas Behrens called Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D), Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, a “traitor” and a “military con man.”
on facebook postBehrens, who replaced Walz, a retired Minnesota National Guard veteran, questioned how deep Walz’s “disgusting, vile pit” of lies and deceit went.
Berens’ Facebook post also includes a photo of Waltz in military uniform, which he lists as a photo of “what he thinks he is,” while another photo shows Waltz in what appears to be a drag queen outfit, which he describes as a photo of “what Waltz really looks like.”
Traitor, deserter, military imposter, Chameleon leader Tim Waltz was dragged from an outhouse and…
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“Now that traitor, deserter, military imposter, and chameleon leader Tim Walz has been dragged out of the outhouse and into the light, we, the American people, can begin an archaeological excavation of what lies beneath,” Berens wrote. “As we descend into the depths of lies and deceit, who knows how deep that filthy, vile hole is. We will be digging for months, and just when we think we’ve hit bottom, we’ll pop out into China.”
in Interview and New York PostBerenz criticized Waltz for leaving the military before deploying to Iraq.
“He had an opportunity to serve his country and he said, ‘Fuck America,'” Berenson told the outlet. “I would not choose him as my running mate.”
As Breitbart News previously reported, the archived press release According to a 2005 report obtained from Walz’s campaign, when he was a candidate for Congress, Walz was aware that the “National Guard Public Affairs Office” had “announced the possible mobilization of approximately 2,000 Minnesota National Guard troops.”
On Thursday, March 17, the National Guard Public Affairs Office announced that approximately 2,000 members of the Minnesota National Guard may be partially mobilized. First District Congressional candidate Tim Walz is currently the command sergeant major of the 1-125th Battalion, based in New Ulm and made up of men and women primarily from southern Minnesota. The National Guard Public Affairs Office announcement noted that all or part of Walz’s battalion could be mobilized to Iraq within the next two years.
Waltz, a world geography teacher at Mankato West High School, has been an active member of the National Guard since 1981. During his 23 years with the Guard, he has deployed to the U.S., including an eight-month tour during Operation Enduring Freedom.
When asked about a possible deployment to Iraq, Waltz said, “It is not yet known whether my artillery unit will participate in this deployment and I cannot comment further on the details of the deployment.”
While his tour of duty in Iraq may overlap with his election to Congress in Minnesota’s 1st Congress, Waltz is committed to continuing his campaign: “As Command Sergeant Major, I am responsible for not only preparing my unit for Iraq, but also deploying when called upon. Whether that be in Washington, D.C., or in Iraq, I will serve my country to the best of my ability.”
“I don’t want to speculate on what shape my campaign will take if I am deployed, but I have no plans to withdraw from the race. I am fortunate to have a strong group of enthusiastic supporters and an incredibly dedicated and intelligent wife, who will both be a big part of my campaign whether I am in Minnesota or in Iraq.”
If he is called to duty, Waltz will leave behind his wife, Gwen, and their 4-year-old daughter, Hope.
Waltz later left the military and his unit was deployed to Iraq.
The Minnesota governor has also faced criticism and accusations of “defamation” after he suggested in his biography on his website that he retired from the military at the rank of E-9 (master sergeant).
Breitbart News reported:
Waltz served in the Minnesota Army National Guard and retired at the rank of Sergeant (E-8). However, his biography on his official website lists a higher rank in which he served briefly, but which was ultimately revoked because he did not meet all of the requirements for that rank. However, his biography suggests he retired at the rank of Command Sergeant (E-9).
The Harris campaign later removed a statement from Waltz’s biography that he was a “retired Army sergeant major.” Updated Waltz “previously served at the rank of Sergeant Major,” the document states. POLITICO.
Behrens and another retired Army command sergeant, Paul Herr, letter In November 2018 West Central Tribune“For many years, he has exaggerated and selectively omitted facts and circumstances about his military career,” Waltz said in the complaint.
“On September 17, 2004, he was conditionally promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant,” the letter said. “The conditions were explained to him during counselling and he signed a consent form and certificate. If the conditions are not met, the promotion will be void and will be as if it never happened.”
