Backlash Against Tim Walz for Mischaracterizing ‘Stolen Valor’ Claims
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ current running mate, has faced strong backlash on social media after portraying himself as a victim amid accusations that his “good name was stolen.” In a speech at the AFSCME convention this week, Walz attacked many of the allegations against him but did not address them specifically. Instead, he […]
Pennsylvania Democrat Sen. Bob Casey Defends Tim Walz Despite Stolen Valor Accusations
Senator Bob Casey (Democrat, Pennsylvania) Democratic vice presidential nominee, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, said Monday he did not disclose his military history, despite evidence that he misled the American public about it. NBC News campaign correspondent Emma Barnett reported that Casey was defending the embattled Walz, who has been facing intense scrutiny over a defamation […]
Hillary Clinton Attempts to Rescue Tim Walz After Stolen Valor Claims
Hillary Clinton, who once falsely claimed to have been shot in Bosnia, tried to rescue Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota. Waltz has faced intense scrutiny for exaggerating his military service and choosing to retire after learning the unit in which he was a senior enlisted leader was being deployed to Iraq. […]
Ex commander of Tim Walz’s unit joins ‘stolen valor’ attacks
Former National Guard battalion commander Tim Walz has become the latest to attack the vice presidential candidate for stealing his honor, calling it an “insult” for Walz to claim a title he didn’t earn and accusing him of running because the job had become too tough. John Kolb, who became a lieutenant colonel in the […]
‘Despicable’: Jesse Ventura Criticizes JD Vance For Accusing Tim Walz Of ‘Stolen Valor’
Former Minnesota Gov. Jesse Ventura on Friday blasted Republican vice presidential nominee and Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance for comments he made about Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz’s military service. Speaking on CNN’s “Laura Coates Live,” he called Vance’s claims of credit theft against Waltz “despicable” and accused him of showing disrespect for a fellow veteran. […]
Kamala Harris Struggles to Answer Questions About Stolen Valor Accusations Against Tim Walz
Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris struggled to provide a clear response Thursday when asked about defamation allegations against her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz (D-Minn.). At her first press conference since launching her presidential campaign, Harris asked Walz about accusations that he lied about his military record. According to Politico Playbook, these accusations […]
Ukrainian State Media Cheerlead for Tim Walz amid Stolen Valor Accusations
Ukrainian state news agency Ukrinform reported on Wednesday. Reported Ukrainians living in Minnesota are pleased with the “firm pro-Ukraine stance” of Democratic Gov. Tim Walz, who is embroiled in a scandal after being nominated as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate for allegedly exaggerating his military service for political gain. The Ukrinform article is based […]
‘Who Gives A F?’: Charlamagne Downplays Stolen Valor Accusation Against Tim Walz, Pushes For Gun Control
Radio host Charlaman the God on Friday downplayed defamation charges against Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz for falsely representing Walz’s previous military service in the National Guard. CNN correspondent Tom Foreman fact-checked Governor Walz’s claim on Wednesday that he carried weapons “in a war” while talking about gun control legislation, saying there was “no […]
Walz accusations of ‘stolen valor’ prompt battle between House veterans
A controversy over Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record has become the center of the latest political storm in Congress, with military veterans from both parties speaking out about the new Democratic vice presidential nominee. Republicans have accused Walz of lying about his 24-year career in the National Guard, and Republicans who served in the […]
House Republican Veterans Slam ‘Coward’ Walz Amid Stolen Valor Accusations
A number of Republican veterans who are members of Congress or running for the House of Representatives have slammed Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz for alleged defamation. Waltz served 24 years in the Minnesota National Guard, including with the 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery, and retired shortly before his unit was deployed to Iraq. […]