Minnesota's Walz: The Mystery of the Missing Valor!

Democratic Ticket Controversy: Tim Walz’s Military Record

Oh boy, grab your popcorn, folks! It seems the 2024 Democratic ticket has served up a big ol’ platter of ‘Oopsie Daisies’ with Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s military record.

First off, they had him showcased as a ‘retired Command Sergeant Major.’ But then, poof! Just like that, it was changed to ‘served as a command sergeant major.’ Pretty slick, huh? It’s almost like magic, except instead of rabbits out of hats, it’s titles out of thin air!

Tim Walz’s Military Background: The Real Story

So, what’s the deal with Tim Walz? He indeed scored the rank of command sergeant major during his service. But, when he hung up his boots, he found himself a notch lower as a master sergeant. Why? Well, the man skipped some Army schooling, which, last time I checked, was a bit of a no-no if you want all the fancy titles and benefits.

Rank	Description
Command Sergeant Major	Highest rank achieved during service
Master Sergeant	Rank at retirement due to missed schooling

JD Vance’s Reaction

The legendary JD Vance — you know, the Marine vet and former President Trump’s buddy on the ticket — didn’t hold back. He called it what it was: ‘stolen valor garbage.’ And in true Marine fashion, he told Walz not to pretend to be something he’s not. Ouch!

But wait, there’s more! JD Vance even suggested that Walz dropped out of the Guard to dodge the Iraq War. Now, that’s a spicy meatball! Of course, the Minnesota National Guard chimed in, saying Walz’s battalion didn’t get the Iraq go-ahead until after Walz had his retirement plans in motion. Fancy that timing.

Gun Control Controversy

And oh, here comes the kicker. Walz apparently used his supposed wartime experiences to push for gun control. Seriously, Tim? Vance quipped about Walz claiming he used military weapons in warzones. He questioned, ‘Tim Walz, when were you ever in war?’ Classic!

“Tim Walz, when were you ever in war?” – JD Vance

Harris Campaign’s Response

But fear not, the Harris campaign is staunchly defending their guy. They paint him as a tireless advocate for vets and military families. Well, he better hope veterans remember their real advocates!

Conclusion

For now, it seems the Dems are in a bit of a conundrum. It’s one thing to spin a story, but folks aren’t too keen on exaggerating military service. So, cue the circus music as we watch this political saga unfold.