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CNN Fact Checks Walz, Kamala's vice president, about his military claims

CNN Fact Checks Walz, Kamala's vice president, about his military claims

CNN's Tom Foreman took Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz to task Wednesday for his claims about carrying weapons in combat.

Foreman, who appeared on “CNN News Central” with Brianna Keilar, challenged Walz's claims while talking about gun control.

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Foreman dismissed Walz's claims as unsupported, saying there is “no evidence” the governor has ever faced combat situations. “Walz has suggested in several speeches that he carried weapons in a combat environment,” Foreman explained. “However, from my military background and given the facts, there is no evidence that Walz was ever in a situation where he was actually shot. His language may lead people to think otherwise.” .

Foreman continued: “The campaign's defense is typical: They argue that Walz's long career should absolve him of any intentional misrepresentation. However, this issue highlights a broader concern about the authenticity of the military claims in political debates”.

That controversy drew attention when Walz, in a 2018 campaign video, suggested that the weapons he used in the war should be banned. “We can make sure that these weapons of war, which I took to war, are the only place where these weapons are found,” Walz said.

Walz's campaign responded, stating that Walz would “never insult or undermine the service of any American” despite repeated acts of stolen value.

Republican candidate JD Vance also chimed in, calling Walz's claims “dishonest” and questioning the credibility of his military service statements.

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