Gov. Tim Walz falsely claimed he and his wife used IVF to have children when they actually used IUI. The Harris campaign clarified the lie after being confronted by the New York Times. Walz has also faced scrutiny for falsely claiming to be a retired command sergeant major.
Key Points
Gov. Tim Walz falsely claimed to have used IVF when he and his wife actually used IUI
The Harris-Walz campaign clarified the false claim after it was revealed by the New York Times
Walz has also falsely claimed to be a retired command sergeant major
Cons
Misrepresentation of personal history
Potential impact on political image and credibility