Vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minnesota) has been accused of false claims multiple times, and one news organization warned that his public image could be damaged.
CBS debate hosts revealed Tuesday during a vice presidential debate with Sen. J.D. Vance, Republican of Ohio, that Walz was in Hong Kong in May 1989 during the Tiananmen massacre. But he confronted the governor over Walz's claims that he had actually traveled to Asia in August. A few months later.
Politico observed This is part of a history of factual errors that Walz has made about his past, in an article headlined “Tim Walz has a tendency to gaffe, and it could plague his campaign.'' said.
“Since being selected as Kamala Harris' running mate, the down-to-earth and outspoken Minnesota governor has had to explain a growing number of inaccurate and sometimes embellished statements about his past. ” wrote Meredith Lee Hill and Mia McCarthy of Politico. “These range from comments about his military service to a visit to Hong Kong more than 30 years ago to revelations that his family specifically did not use IVF.”
Democratic vice presidential candidate and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks on stage during the third day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center on August 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
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“It is unclear whether Mr. Walz’s misspoken words will erode trust with voters, but the need to continue sorting through these allegations is important given the close race between Donald Trump and J.D. Vance. “This could be a political blow to Walz and Harris, who are currently in office,” the reporters added.
“And in some cases, key members of Ms. Harris' circle have been unable to provide information that is inaccurate until it becomes public despite the vetting process, according to four people familiar with the conversations who were authorized to discuss the matter anonymously.” I didn't realize some of the things you said.”
The writers stated that “Waltz's false statements may contradict the image of Walz as an honest, everyday guy from the Midwest that the campaign has portrayed.”
J.D. Vance (left) and Tim Walz offered different views on how to approach various issues during Tuesday's vice presidential debate. (AP/Matt Rourke)
During the debate, Walz answered a question about the Tiananmen Square claim, saying that he grew up in “a small rural town in Nebraska where I rode bikes with my buddies until the street lights went out,” and then went on to explain the Tiananmen Square incident. I explained my participation. Join the National Guard and become a teacher. He glossed over his trip to China, but admitted: “I wasn't perfect. I'm kind of slow at the joints sometimes.”
When confronted again by one of the hosts who did not answer questions, he admitted that he had “misspoke” about the timeline of the Tiananmen massacre.
The day after the debate, Walz told reporters in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where he was campaigning, “Oh, look, the dates are wrong. I was in Hong Kong, China in 1989… Speak as you speak. I have to be like that.” More clearly. ”
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A spokesperson for the campaign defended Walz's record to Politico, noting that he “cares deeply about democracy.”
“As the governor said, he does gaffe from time to time. He speaks like a normal person and is passionate about issues he cares deeply about, like democracy and stopping gun violence in schools.” The Harris-Waltz campaign said, adding that former President Trump and former President Donald Trump. Vance “repeatedly lied and misled about his plan to ban abortion nationwide,” the statement said.
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