Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claimed to have received more from his military service than he gave, sparking accusations of stolen valor. He also falsely claimed to have served in combat and misrepresented his rank in his official bio.
Key Points
Admitted to not seeing combat during military service
Claimed to have received more from military service than he gave
Falsely claimed to have served in combat in a viral video
Misrepresented his rank in official bio
Pros
Received leadership opportunities from military service