A balanced take on Tim Walz military experience

There has been a lot of scrutiny of Vice-Presidental candidate Tim Walz’s military service. Many Republicans say he has blatantly lied and claimed stolen valor. Many Democrats have said there is nothing to it at all.

The most balanced take I have seen comes from The Free Press. Their conclusion:

Over the years, there have been plenty of politicians who have exaggerated their military service—or falsely claimed to serve when they never did. On the one hand, it seems as though we can now add Tim Walz to that list. On the other hand, his transgressions appear to be more sloppy than venal. Whether his comments qualify as “stolen valor” is in the eye of the beholder. 

I am a huge fan of The Free Press, as it genuinely scrutinises both sides.