Republican Lawmakers Condemn Tim Walz's Military Record

Tim Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee, is facing backlash from 50 Republican lawmakers, all veterans, who accuse him of misrepresenting his military service. They demand he 'come clean' about his record, which they claim includes false assertions of combat service and an inflated rank at retirement. The letter, sent under Trump-Vance campaign letterhead, emphasizes that Walz has violated the trust of fellow servicemembers and diminishes the sacrifices made by those who served honorably. Walz's campaign has acknowledged confusion over his rank and clarified that he did not serve in combat. The controversy has intensified following a previous statement from Democratic veterans defending Walz. His campaign points to their supportive statement while refraining from discussing the specifics of his military service with the media.