Staff Reports
Tim Walz’s debut as Kamala Harris’s running mate is turning into quite the spectacle, thanks to a delightful mix of audacious claims and the kind of military history that only a Democrat could concoct. The newly minted Democrat vice presidential candidate has found himself under fire — and not just from Trump supporters. Accusations of “stolen valor” against Walz have grabbed headlines, and his campaign seems about as prepared to address them as they are to negotiate world peace.
Walz, who boasts a 24-year tenure with the Army National Guard, conveniently omits a minor detail: he never deployed to war. Retiring as a master sergeant in 2005, he also apparently momentarily believed that he could simply leapfrog ranks and declare himself a retired sergeant major. Nothing screams “military honor” quite like upscaling one’s title while sharing a video claiming to have carried weapons “in war.” Instead of giving actual veterans the due respect they deserve, he’s concocting a narrative that makes a bedtime story sound factual.
Harris Campaign Unable to Address Stolen Valor Accusations Plaguing Walz https://t.co/tH6KrBLvLJ via @BreitbartNews
— Kristina Wong 🇺🇸 (@kristina_wong) August 8, 2024
Republican Senator J.D. Vance didn’t hold back his disdain at a recent press conference, highlighting Walz’s decision to ditch his unit just as they were gearing up for deployment to Iraq. The senator contrasted his service with Walz’s questionable history, suggesting that while he stepped up to serve his country, Walz pulled a disappearing act worthy of a magic show. Vance’s observations weren’t just a critique specific to Walz but a broader commentary on what happens when misplaced ambition meets a legal obligation.
When pressed on Walz’s military record, the White House’s response could best be described as a masterclass in deflection. Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre sidestepped the allegations with the grace of a politician at a town hall meeting—talking about enlistment at 17 and teaching high school while leaving the question about “stolen valor” in the dust. By the end of it all, one is left wondering if she even knows what “stolen valor” means, let alone how to defend against it.
The Harris campaign is attempting to backtrack, but their explanations have been as satisfying as a diet soda at a barbecue. Instead of addressing the growing storm, they’ve decided to amplify Walz’s achievements in weapon handling, which, let’s be honest, sounds more like a plot twist from an action movie than a bona fide military account. Even CNN commentators, known for their leniency toward Democrats, acknowledged Walz’s penchant for exaggeration, thus throwing a wet blanket on his theatrical performance.
As the accusations pile up, so do the questions about Kamala Harris’s decision-making skills. With whispers of Eric Holder’s involvement in the vetting process, one must ponder whether the vetting was a mere formality or if Harris just flipped a coin and hoped for the best. The timeline of her vetting appears to resemble a high-speed chase more than a thoughtful selection process. With every tweet dissecting the debacle, it becomes clear that the Harris-Walz ticket might be the Democrats’ biggest unforced error.
