Criticism from Veterans
Four veterans of the accused Minnesota Gov. of being a "habitual liar" regarding his military rank and service, particularly criticizing his claims of being a "command sergeant major" despite his demotion to master sergeant.
The veterans, during an interview with , alleged that Walz had engaged in "stolen valor" by embellishing his military service, including claims of deploying to combat zones in and .
Political and Public Reactions
Walz's campaign and the Harris campaign have previously walked back misleading comments about his military rank and service record, with the Harris campaign noting he "misspoke" and updated his webpage to reflect his service.
Some Democrats, including Rep. Adam Smith, defended Walz, arguing against the accusations and pointing out the timeline of his military service and political career decisions.