Ohio Senator JD Vance made headlines on Wednesday when he accused Minnesota Governor Tim Walz of dodging his military service and misleading the country about his veteran status. Speaking at a campaign rally in Detroit, Vance criticized Walz for attempting to paint him as a member of the elite due to his Ivy League education.
Vance, a former Marine who served in Iraq, contrasted his own military service with Walz’s actions, claiming that the governor dropped out of the army when asked to go to Iraq, leaving his unit without him. Vance called this decision “shameful” and accused Walz of using his questionable military history to push for gun control measures.
The Ohio Senator also called on reporters to hold Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris accountable, noting that Harris has not taken questions from the press since President Biden endorsed her in the 2024 presidential race. Former President Trump has also criticized Harris for allegedly hiding behind her teleprompter.
The accusations made by Vance have sparked a heated debate between the two politicians, with each side defending their actions and character. The ongoing feud between Vance and Walz is likely to continue as the political landscape heats up ahead of the upcoming elections.
