The man is a con artist, faking his past and lying about his military experience .
Tim Walz, the Minnesota Governor and now vice-presidential candidate alongside Kamala Harris, is facing serious allegations from veterans who served with him. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Behrends, who served in Walz’s battalion, accuses the governor of embellishing his military record and abandoning his unit before they deployed to Iraq in 2005.
The controversy surrounding Tim Walz centers on allegations of stolen valor and a controversial retirement from his military service. Retired Command Sergeants Major Thomas Behrends and Paul Herr, along with other veterans, have accused Walz of misrepresenting his military rank… pic.twitter.com/s6eTt9EUsP
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In a pointed interview on “The Ingraham Angle,” Behrends lambasted Walz for allegedly deceiving the American public about his military career. According to Behrends, Walz retired from the Minnesota National Guard in May 2005, just before his unit received deployment orders to Iraq, which came in July of that year. Despite Walz’s claims of being a retired Command Sergeant Major, Behrends asserts that Walz never fulfilled the service requirements for this rank and actually retired as a Master Sergeant.
The controversy gained traction following Vice President Kamala Harris’s announcement of Walz as her running mate. Walz’s official biography describes him as a retired Command Sergeant Major and claims he carried a gun “in war,” although he never saw active combat. This narrative has led to accusations of “stolen valor,” with critics like Behrends arguing that Walz is falsely inflating his military credentials for political gain.
Let’s talk Gov Walz’s military service:
“He had the opportunity to serve his country, and said ‘Screw you’ to the United States. That’s not who I would pick to run for vice president.”
-Thomas Behrends: Ret Cmd Sgt Maj- who went to Iraq in Walz’s place#NotMyVP#Dishonorable pic.twitter.com/bjJSb5PHe8— Tricia Lin Snyder (@AstronomyDame) August 7, 2024
The Minnesota National Guard provided some clarity, stating that while Walz was technically a Command Sergeant Major during his deployment to Europe, his failure to complete the necessary final course reduced his retirement rank to Master Sergeant. This technicality has become a focal point in the ongoing dispute over his service record.
Veterans like Tom Schilling, who also served with Walz, have voiced their disapproval, describing his actions as dishonorable. Schilling recalls the collective disappointment and disbelief among his fellow soldiers when Walz left his unit. They feel betrayed by what they see as Walz’s attempt to embellish his military record for political advancement.
HOLY SH*T!
Minnesota National Guard Leaders Expose Tim Walz for Stolen Valor, Lying About His Rank, and Quitting When His Unit Was Deployed to Iraq.
“As soon as the shots were fired in Iraq, he turned and ran the other way and hung his hat up and quit,” said Tom Behrends, a… pic.twitter.com/14zvDeSPRV
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In response to the allegations, Walz’s campaign emphasized his 24 years of military service and his subsequent advocacy for veterans as a congressman. However, this defense has done little to quell the anger among some of his former comrades. Behrends and others insist that Walz’s portrayal of his military career is a fabrication meant to bolster his political image.
The debate over Walz’s military record highlights the sensitive nature of service credentials and the potential repercussions of perceived embellishments. As the scrutiny continues, it remains to be seen how this controversy will impact Walz’s political aspirations and his reputation among veterans and the broader public.
Major Points
- Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Behrends accuses Walz of exaggerating his military service and abandoning his unit before deployment.
- Walz claims to be a retired Command Sergeant Major, but Behrends asserts he retired as a Master Sergeant due to incomplete service requirements.
- Allegations surfaced after Kamala Harris named Walz as her running mate, leading to accusations of “stolen valor.”
- Walz was promoted to Command Sergeant Major but retired as a Master Sergeant due to not completing a required course.
- Fellow veterans express disappointment and anger, accusing Walz of dishonorable conduct and embellishing his record for political gain.
Al Santana – Reprinted with permission of Whatfinger News
