Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's Alleged False Claims About Military Service
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz accepted praise from Nancy Pelosi for his service 'on the battlefield' despite never serving in combat. He has been facing allegations of lying about his military rank and service, including claiming to be a 'retired command sergeant major' when he was actually a retired master sergeant.
Key Points
- Walz claimed to be a 'retired command sergeant major' but was actually a retired master sergeant
- He has falsely claimed to have served 'on the battlefield' and carried weapons 'in war' despite never serving in combat
- Facing accusations from fellow veterans about retiring to avoid a deployment to Iraq
Cons
- False claims about military service