Democratic Senate candidate Ruben Gallego, a Marine Corps veteran who served in Iraq in 2005, recently spoke out in defense of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz against accusations made by JD Vance regarding Walz's military service.
Gallego emphasized the seriousness of the accusation of 'stolen valor,' stating that it is a very grave charge. He highlighted the fact that Walz, a former member of the Army National Guard who retired after 24 years of service, had served his country honorably. Gallego also pointed out that Walz's decision to run for Congress in 2005 led to his retirement just two months before his unit received alert orders to deploy to Iraq.
