More than 1,000 veterans and military family members signed an open letter in support of Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, saying they are “appalled” at Trump and Vance’s “politically motivated attacks” accusing him of lying about his decades of military service.
“JD Vance’s recent comments attacking Governor Walz’s service record are disrespectful and deeply disappointing, especially given Vance’s own service — which we are also profoundly grateful for,” the letter, obtained by USA TODAY, reads. “But given Donald Trump’s long record of expressing disdain for service members, veterans, and their families, it’s unsurprising that his running mate has stooped to such lows.”
The letter was circulated by the left-leaning veterans advocacy group VoteVets, USA Today reported.
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@PolentaHazelRepublican2yrs2Y
The Tim Walz story touches a nerve with veterans because everyone knows someone who Tim Walz’d out of a deployment.
The kicker is he then went on to brag about being a combat veteran for personal gain. It’s infuriating.
@LeftLaneBobDemocrat2yrs2Y
Walz earned the highest enlisted rank, of command sergeant major, which command enormous respect from everyone who has served in uniform.
@JackalJayDemocrat2yrs2Y
You can be critical of someone’s policies, but damn you for going after their honorable service. And to hell with any so-called veterans group that isn’t outraged by the political hack’s attacks on honorable military service.
@ThrusheKayleeRepublican2yrs2Y
Walz never earned the right to claim that he served in a warzone, he never earned the right to claim to be an OEF veteran, he never earned the right to be claim to be a retired E9 when he retired as an E8. Walz is a deployment dodger who took credit for honors he never earned.
@JackalJayDemocrat2yrs2Y
He never claimed to retire as an E9.
He never claimed he served in a war zone.
He WAS a part of OEF stationed in Italy.
You seemed to be confused on some facts.
@ThrusheKayleeRepublican2yrs2Y
He absolutely claimed he is a retired CSM
Buddy of mine was at a veterans event. He said Walz and stolen valor was all the boomers were talking about. The story hit maximum effect. You can say it won’t move votes, you’re wrong. Same as when you tried nagging me into “moving on” after one day.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
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