Democratic Rep. Jason Crow spoke out in support of Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz, who has come under criticism from Republicans regarding his military record. Crow, a veteran who has served combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, expressed disappointment at seeing one veteran attack another falsely.
Crow highlighted the shared experience of both himself and Walz starting as privates in the military and working their way up. He emphasized the respect he holds for fellow privates and defended Walz's military journey.
Walz, who served 24 years in the Army National Guard, has faced accusations of embellishing his military experience, particularly surrounding his retirement in 2005. Some critics, including Sen. JD Vance, have suggested that Walz retired to avoid deployment to Iraq.
Responding to claims that National Guardsmen felt neglected by Walz, Crow refuted the allegations by stating that those who served with Walz attested to his distinguished service. Crow acknowledged that military units function like families, where disagreements and personal grievances can arise.
Crow's defense of Walz comes amidst a backdrop of political scrutiny and partisan criticism. The debate over military service records underscores the complexities and challenges faced by veterans in the political arena.
