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In a move reminiscent of past political controversies, the Trump campaign has honed in on Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz’s military service. Walz, who currently serves as Minnesota’s governor, is facing scrutiny over his retirement from the Army National Guard just prior to his battalion’s deployment to Iraq.
Walz enlisted in the National Guard at the age of 17 in 1981 and served until his retirement on May 16, 2005. He has stated that he retired from the Guard to pursue a successful congressional campaign, which he launched in 2006.
The timing of Walz’s retirement has become a focal point for criticism from Republican figures, including JD Vance, Trump’s running mate and also a military veteran. Vance has questioned Walz’s decision to retire shortly before his unit received an alert order to mobilize for Iraq on July 14, 2005. The unit eventually mobilized on October 12, 2005, according to the Minnesota National Guard.
The Trump campaign’s focus on Walz’s military service has drawn comparisons to the controversial “Swift Boat” attacks during the 2004 presidential election, where Democratic nominee John Kerry’s Vietnam War record was questioned by political opponents.
This latest development adds a contentious layer to the ongoing election discourse, emphasizing contrasting perspectives on military service and political commitment.
Trump Campaign Targets Tim Walz’s Military Service, Drawing Parallels to ‘Swift Boat’ Controversy

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