Democrat Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz falsely labeled himself as a 'Retired Command Sergeant Major' during his initial run for U.S. Congress in a 2006 radio ad. His use of the rank has drawn criticism from the military community for stolen valor.
Key Points
Tim Walz falsely claimed to be a 'Retired Command Sergeant Major' during a 2006 radio ad for his congressional campaign
He faced criticism for misrepresenting his military rank and service history
Walz later clarified some of his statements but still faced backlash