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What will be the stance of major media outlets on Tim Walz's military service controversy by October 15, 2024?
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Tim Walz and JD Vance Clash Over Military Service Record at Michigan Event
Aug 11, 2024, 02:32 PM
The vice-presidential candidates, Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota and Senator JD Vance of Ohio, are embroiled in a controversy over Walz's military service record. At a Michigan campaign event, JD Vance, a Marine Corps veteran, accused Walz of exaggerating his military service, claiming Walz said he served in war when he did not. Vance clarifies that his criticism is not of Walz's service itself but of his alleged dishonesty about it. The debate has drawn attention from various media outlets and political figures, with some defending Walz's 24-year military service as honorable, while others criticize him for purportedly misleading statements. The controversy has sparked discussions about the importance of military service in political campaigns.
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