Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Behrends discusses claims against Gov. Tim Walz's military record, accusing him of embellishing his time in the service and abandoning his unit before deployment to Iraq. Questions arose after he was announced as Kamala Harris' running mate. Walz's team did not immediately respond to the accusations.
Key Points
Accusations of embellishing military record and abandoning unit before deployment
Questions raised after being announced as Kamala Harris' running mate
Discrepancies between the rank claimed and actual rank held
Pros
Highlighting discrepancies in public figures' military records
Raising awareness about the importance of accurate representation of military service
Cons
Potential impact on Gov. Tim Walz's reputation and credibility
Political implications surrounding the accusations