Summary
- Tim Walz’s claim of carrying weapons “in war” is deemed false by CNN fact-check
- Despite serving in the Army National Guard for 24 years, Walz never saw combat in a war zone
- GOP counterpart J.D. Vance accused Walz of “stolen valor” for misleading statements about his military service
- The scrutiny on Walz’s military record draws parallels to past attacks on veterans in political campaigns