Inaccurate Military Rank Listing of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on Wikipedia

Wikipedia incorrectly lists Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as a 'Command Sergeant Major' when he retired as a 'Master Sergeant'. There are accusations of stolen valor due to the discrepancy in his military rank and claims of being a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Controversy Surrounding Gov. Tim Walz's Military Record

Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz endorsed a book that falsely labeled him a 'national guardsman who served in Afghanistan.' He faced accusations of 'stolen valor' over his military record, with claims that he listed a higher military rank than he actually retired with. Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance criticized Walz for dropping out of the Army before deployment to Iraq. Walz also claimed to have carried 'weapons of war' in war while promoting gun control measures. He was accused of falsely claiming to be a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.

Accusations of Stolen Valor Against Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing accusations of stolen valor after allegedly falsely claiming to be a veteran of Afghanistan. He admitted in a 2018 interview that he had not seen combat despite his claims. The controversy has resurfaced after he was announced as Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate in the 2024 presidential election.