Veterans in Congress Criticize Walz Over Stolen Valor Allegations

Published on 29 August 2024 at 23:55

 Your actions have clearly revealed a deficiency in integrity, as you have egregiously misrepresented and exploited the experiences of America's combat veterans for your own benefit.


In my detailed examination of Tim Walz's notable instances of stolen valor, I referenced a footnote concerning the current Veterans in the 118th Congress. This body comprises 80 Veterans in the House and 17 in the Senate, with fewer than 10% having served in the National Guard. As expected, approximately 75% of these Veterans are affiliated with the Republican Party, and the ratio of those who have experienced combat deployments stands at 5:1 in favor of Republicans. In a letter addressed to Walz, 50 of these Veteran members of Congress expressed their condemnation of his serious claims of stolen valor.


To Governor Tim Walz:

The role of the Vice President demands the confidence of the American populace and a serious dedication to the responsibilities of the United States. As veterans who have served our country, we feel it is necessary to confront your serious misrepresentations and implore you to be honest with the American people. You have expressed pride in your service, which is commendable; however, dishonesty regarding the specifics of that service undermines that pride. Claiming to be a "Retired Command Sergeant Major" without fulfilling the necessary criteria is not honorable, nor is it justifiable to assert that you carried weapons "in war" when you did not serve in combat. Additionally, abandoning your troops as they prepared for deployment reflects a lack of integrity. Misrepresenting military service and neglecting your responsibilities diminishes the genuine sacrifices made by those who have served in combat. Military service transcends mere employment; it involves rigorous training, facing dangerous circumstances, and making profound sacrifices that many civilians cannot fathom. The privilege of wearing the uniform is earned through commitment, courage, and a steadfast sense of duty, qualities that you have not demonstrated as you have navigated a political career built on unearned titles and unfulfilled deployments.

Our profound concern arises from the proximity of the Vice President's office to the role of Commander-In-Chief. Your previous actions have shown a reluctance to lead during wartime and a disregard for honor, as evidenced by your misleading representations that exploit the experiences of America's combat veterans for personal advantage.

Consequently, veterans and service members in America are justifiably apprehensive about the implications of your potential presidency. When the nation called upon you to guide your troops into conflict, you chose to abandon them, thereby breaching the trust of your fellow service members. Their sacrifices are the foundation of our nation's existence, and until you acknowledge your dishonesty, your ability to serve as Vice President remains in question.

Sincerely,

Brian Mast, Chair of Veterans and Military Families for Trump U.S. Representative (FL-21) Staff Sergeant - U.S. Army (Ret.)

Joni Ernst, U.S. Senator (IA); Lieutenant Colonel - Army National Guard (Ret.)

Roger Marshall, U.S. Senator (KS); Captain - U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.)

Rick Scott, U.S. Senator (FL); Petty Officer Third Class - U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator (MS); Lieutenant Colonel - U.S. Air Force Reserve (Ret.)

Brian Babin, U.S. Representative (TX-36); Captain - U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Don Bacon, U.S. Representative (NE-02); Brigadier General - U.S. Air Force (Ret.)

Jim Baird, U.S. Representative (IN-04); First Lieutenant - U.S. Army (Ret.)

Jim Banks, U.S. Representative (IN-03); Lieutenant - U.S. Navy Reserve (Ret.)

Jack Bergman, U.S. Representative (MI-01); Lieutenant General - U.S. Marine Corps Reserve (Ret.)

Mike Bost, U.S. Representative (IL-12); Corporal - U.S. Marine Corps (Ret.)

Mike Carey, U.S. Representative (OH-15); U.S. Army Reserve (Ret.)

Eli Crane, U.S. Representative (AZ-02); Petty Officer First Class - U.S. Navy (Ret.)

Warren Davidson, U.S. Representative (OH-08); Captain - U.S. Army (Ret.)

Neal Dunn, U.S. Representative (FL-02).

Rich McCormick serves as the U.S. Representative for Georgia's 6th congressional district and is a retired Commander of the U.S. Navy. Max Miller represents Ohio's 7th district and has a background as a Corporal in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, also retired. Mariannette Miller-Meeks holds the position of U.S. Representative for Iowa's 1st district and is a retired Lieutenant Colonel from the U.S. Army. Cory Mills, representing Florida's 7th district, is a retired Sergeant of the U.S. Army, while Barry Moore serves as the U.S. Representative for Alabama's 2nd district and is a retired Staff Sergeant from the Army National Guard. Troy Nehls, representing Texas's 22nd district, is a retired Major of the U.S. Army Reserve, and Zach Nunn serves Iowa's 3rd district as a Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve.

Scott Perry, the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 10th district, holds the rank of Brigadier General in the Army National Guard, retired. August Pfluger, representing Texas's 11th district, is a retired Colonel of the U.S. Air Force. Guy Reschenthaler serves as the U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania's 14th district and is a retired Lieutenant from the U.S. Navy. Hal Rogers, representing Kentucky's 5th district, is a retired Staff Sergeant from the Army National Guard. Keith Self serves Texas's 3rd district as a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the U.S. Army, while Gregory Steube, representing Florida's 17th district, is a retired Captain from the U.S. Army. William Timmons serves as the U.S. Representative for South Carolina's 4th district and is a Captain in the Air National Guard. Derrick Van Orden, representing Wisconsin's 3rd district, is a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer of the U.S. Navy, while Michael Waltz serves Florida's 6th district as a retired Colonel from the Army National Guard. Brandon Williams, representing New York's 22nd district, is a retired Lieutenant from the U.S. Navy, and Joe Wilson serves South Carolina's 2nd district as a retired Colonel from the Army National Guard. Finally, Ryan Zinke, the U.S. Representative for Montana's 1st district, is a retired Commander of the U.S. Navy.


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