Harris campaign changes Walz’s military biography after backlash
SUMMARY
The Kamala Harris campaign updated Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s military biography after Republicans criticized its accuracy. Initially described as a “retired Command Sergeant Major in the Army National Guard,” Walz’s biography now states he is “the son of an Army veteran who served as a command sergeant major.” The change reflects that Walz, while serving as a command sergeant major, retired a step lower due to not completing necessary coursework. GOP critics, including Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), accused Walz of misrepresenting his service and questioned his combat experience, highlighting his retirement just before his unit's deployment to Iraq.
