Walz defends his military record amid Republican attacks at first solo campaign event
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz defended his military record Tuesday amid attacks from Republicans led by his election rival, Sen.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz defended his military record Tuesday amid attacks from Republicans led by his election rival, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, who has accused him of stolen valor.
"I am damn proud of my service to this country," Walz, the governor of Minnesota, said in Los Angeles during his first solo event on the campaign trail.
Walz said he served in the National Guard for 24 years “for the same reason all my brothers and sisters in uniform do: We love this country.”
He also addressed his GOP critics head-on in remarks at the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Convention.
“These guys have — are even attacking me for my record of service,” Walz said. “And I just want to say I’m proud to serve my country, and I always will be.”
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