Tim Walz slammed by GOP veterans in letter over his ‘misrepresentations’ of service

A group of 50 Republican veterans have written a letter to Tim Walzaccusing him of “egregious misrepresentations” when discussing his military service.

The letter, posted on the official Trump-Vance campaign website, said the Minnesota governor had exploited and co-opted “the experiences of America’s combat veterans for personal gain.”

“To be blunt, when you falsely claim military service that did not happen and abandon your post, you diminish the real sacrifices made by veterans who did serve in combat,” the letter reads. “Military service is not merely a job or a uniform.”

It continued: “Those who serve in the Armed Forces endure rigorous training, face perilous situations, and make sacrifices that most civilians can’t comprehend. The honor of wearing the uniform is earned through dedication, bravery, and an unwavering sense of duty.

“You have displayed none of these characteristics as you have lied your way through a political career launched on the foundation of a title you did not earn and combat deployments you did not take part in.”

The letter marks the latest attempt by Republicans to attack Walz over his service since he joined the Democratic ticket. Such attacks have been spearheaded by JD Vance, a Marine Corps veteran. Before retiring and running for Congress, Walz served 24 years in the Army National Guard.

It also highlighted remarks made by the governor in 2018, in which he spoke of “weapons of war that I carried in war” while making a speech about gun violence. Harris’s campaign said in a statement Walz “misspoke” at the time.

Wednesday’s letter cited Walz’s previous comments, and his decision to resign from the National Guard months before his unit deployed overseas.

The Harris campaign previously