Senator JD Vance of Ohio has strongly criticized CNN anchor Brianna Keilar after she suggested he may not be the best messenger regarding military service claims, specifically targeting his criticism of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. Vance, a former Marine, defended his military service against Keilar's comments, which pointed out that his title as 'combat correspondent' did not equate to actual combat experience. He accused Walz of embellishing his military record, stating that Walz's claims of carrying a weapon in combat were misleading. Retired Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Behrends supported Vance's allegations against Walz, emphasizing that such claims create false impressions about military service. This controversy arises amidst heightened scrutiny of military records as candidates navigate their backgrounds in the political arena. Both Vance and Walz's military narratives are under intense examination as they campaign for higher office.