Morning Wire Stolen Valor: The Truth About Tim Walz's Military Record | 8.17.24
Aug 17, 2024
Thomas Behrens, a retired Command Sergeant Major and a key figure in military service disputes, shares gripping insights about Tim Walz's controversial military background. Behrens recounts his experiences in the same battalion, revealing discrepancies in Walz's claims of rank and service. The conversation dives deep into the implications of military valor on political ambition, emphasizing the need for authenticity in leadership. Behrens also expresses concerns about the emotional impact of perceived abandonment in the military, calling for greater accountability and truth in political narratives.
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Behrens's Advocacy
- Thomas Behrens noticed Tim Walz misrepresenting his military rank.
- He contacted Walz privately, then publicly called attention to the issue when ignored.
Walz's Rank Confirmed
- Walz's claimed rank of Command Sergeant Major has been confirmed as false.
- His actual retirement rank was Master Sergeant.
Walz's Knowledge of Deployment
- Walz claimed he didn't know about the Iraq deployment when he retired.
- Behrens presented evidence that Walz knew two months prior.