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- From IVF to his military service, Walz is a bit of a fabulist. Can’t we get the truth? (newsbreak.com)
The scrutiny surrounding Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, who was recently selected as Democratic Vice Presidential nominee by Vice President Kamala Harris, is intensifying. Not all of it is favorable.
There have been increasing instances where Governor Walz has been accused of embellishing or fabricating aspects of his past. While these allegations don’t sink to the depths of deceit attributed to former Republican congressman George Santos, they are still troubling for many voters who question Walz’s credibility.
One particular point of contention is Walz’s repeated claim that he and his wife could only conceive their two children through in vitro fertilization (IVF), which he has used as part of his campaign narrative. He’s mentioned this on platforms like MSNBC and used it to draw contrasts with political opponents, suggesting they opposed IVF.
However, an interview with Walz’s wife, Gwen, revealed that they actually used a different, less invasive procedure known as intrauterine insemination (IUI). The distinction is notable since IVF involves ethical debates not associated with IUI.
It appears that Walz began emphasizing his IVF story as the topic became a politicized issue following an Alabama Supreme Court decision. This strategic positioning seems aimed at aligning with the Democratic focus on reproductive rights during this election cycle.
Further muddying Walz’s credibility is a dispute over his military rank. While he served honorably in the National Guard for 24 years, questions have emerged about his claim of retiring as a command sergeant major—a title he allegedly did not officially hold upon retirement. This embellishment was even featured on the Harris-Walz campaign website before being corrected amidst public scrutiny.
Additionally, discrepancies have surfaced concerning Walz’s past accolades, such as a purported award from the Nebraska Chamber of Commerce that he reportedly never received.
These instances suggest a pattern of misleading statements from Walz, casting doubts on otherwise humanizing aspects of his biography like his military service and family life. Such revelations demand clearer explanations from the governor to restore public trust.