Tim Walz Clarifies That He's Never Been To Iraq, But He Has Been To Downtown Minneapolis Which Is Basically The Same Thing

Babylon Bee ^ | 08/08/2024 | Babylon Bee

[DFG]

DETROIT, MI — Coming under heavy criticism over allegedly false claims about his military service, Minnesota governor and current vice presidential candidate Tim Walz clarified that he's never been to Iraq, but he has been to downtown Minneapolis, which is basically the same thing.

After Walz faced accusations of "stolen valor" after repeatedly claiming to have seen combat in Iraq, he admitted that while he had never actually been there, he had spent a lot of time in and around the hellish, war-torn landscape of downtown Minneapolis, meaning he had likely experienced the same type of horror.

"Believe me, it's just as nasty out there," Walz said. "During my time as governor, the level of decay and danger that permeated Minneapolis isn't anything to shake a stick at. So, while I must admit I never actually set foot in Iraq, per se, I would have to argue that my extensive time spent in downtown Minneapolis has given me experience that is just as — if not more — sobering and life-changing than anyone who served in Iraq."

As part of his explanation, Walz recounted the terrible threats and harrowing events he witnessed in Minneapolis while he was in charge. "You name it, I've seen it," he said. "Insurgents, acts of terrorism, mobs of people screaming ‘Allahu akbar,' improvised explosive devices… they're all commonplace in Minneapolis these days. It's a scary place."

At publishing time, Walz expressed heartache over an incident when multiple members of his staff were injured by an RPG fired at the governor's motorcade while they stopped for some fried walleye cheeks.

[ebshumidors]

That’s Memphis

[clearcarbon]

"Tim Walz Clarifies That He's Never Been To Iraq, But He Has Been To Downtown Minneapolis Which Is Basically The Same Thing"

[JohnGallt]

Trump has taken more live fire for American than Harris Walz combined

[jonrick46]

"Walz said. "During my time as governor, the level of decay and danger that permeated Minneapolis isn't anything to shake a stick at. So, while I must admit I never actually set foot in Iraq, per se, I would have to argue that my extensive time spent in downtown Minneapolis has given me experience that is just as — if not more — sobering and life-changing than anyone who served in Iraq."

In short, Walz is a BSer and that is what he will do throughout the campaign.

[Owen]

This is the PERFECT issue for the GOPe Swamp Filth to go after.

This robs Trump of an October surprise while it makes the GOPe look ever so loyal.

The rotten-to-the-core reality of GOPe is horrible.

[jpp113]

It will be up to JD Vance to callout this communist pervert and his love for (parts of) horses on LIVE TV. Its true, it really happened and there is a 1995 news article in a West Point, Nebraska newspaper.

[Owen]

It doesn’t matter that it happened.

NOTHING HAPPENS UP TO NOVEMBER THAT IS NOT POINTED AT WINNING, AND REMOVING HIM BEFORE . . . LATE OCTOBER IS NOT OPTIMAL.

If you have an October Surprise, you don’t fire it off in August.

[Texan4Life]

Megyn Kelly begins by discussing the truth about Minn. Governor and Dem VP pick Tim Walz’s military record, the reality about him leaving the National Guard, “stolen valor” claims and the facts, how Walz and the left are trying to spin this massive controversy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-A2avP9iXA

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