Hillary Clinton defends Tim Walz's military service
Hillary Clinton defends Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, the Democrat vice presidential candidate, despite his false claims about his military service. Walz exaggerated his rank and combat experience, but Clinton praised his work on passing a GI bill.
Key Points
- Tim Walz exaggerated his military service and rank.
- Hillary Clinton praised Walz's work on passing a GI bill but ignored his false claims.
- Vice President Kamala Harris chose Walz as her running mate despite the controversy.
Pros
- Tim Walz served honorably for two decades in the military.
- Walz worked to pass a new GI bill funding college educations for veterans.
Cons
- Walz made false claims about his military rank and combat experience.
- Hillary Clinton did not address Walz's misleading statements in her defense.