Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Faces Scrutiny Over Bagram Iraq Military Service Claims

Aug 12, 2024, 01:48 AM

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is facing scrutiny over claims regarding his military service. During a speech commemorating the 20th anniversary of September 11, Walz stated he was present at Bagram Air Base in Iraq, witnessing a soldier's remains being loaded onto a plane. However, Bagram Air Base is located in Afghanistan, and there is no record of Walz serving in either Iraq or Afghanistan. This discrepancy has led to accusations of 'stolen valor' and raised questions about his past statements on military service. The controversy is further fueled by clips from 2016 showing Walz allowing misinformation about his military record to persist while he was a member of Congress. Additionally, a 2023 publication by the Minnesota Military Veterans Museum included Walz's claim about being at Bagram.