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Tim Walz pressed about 2018 “weapons of war” statement in CNN interview
SAVANNAH, Ga. — In their first televised interview as Democratic presidential running mates, Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz faced more questions about Walz’s military service.
CNN anchor Dana Bash pressed Walz about a statement he made in a 2018 video following the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Walz refers to “weapons of war that I carried in war,” while telling a crowd at a campaign stop in Minnesota why he stopped taking NRA donations.
“You said that you carried weapons in war, but you have never deployed actually in a war zone. A campaign official said that you misspoke. Did you?” Bash said.
In response, Walz reiterated how he served in the National Guard with pride for 24 years, adding his record speaks for itself. Bash then asked again if he did indeed misspeak.
“I said, we were talking about in this case, it was after a school shooting, the ideas of carrying these weapons of war. And my wife, the English teacher, told me my grammar’s not always correct. But again, if it’s not this it’s an attack on my children for showing love for me, or it’s an attack on my dog,” Walz said. “I’m not going to do that, and the one thing I’ll never do is I’ll never demean another member’s service in any way. I never have and I never will.”
The topic of Walz’s military record has become a talking point for his ticket’s Republican challengers, former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance, with the latter — an Iraq War veteran — specifically questioning and criticizing the governor’s service.
Walz has been accused of strategically retiring from the guard before his unit was called up to deploy to Iraq in 2005, but records show his retirement paperwork was filed months before he would’ve heard anything about deployment.
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Critics also pointed to Walz being referred to as a “retired Command Sergeant Major” in biographies posted to both his state government website and on Harris’ campaign site. Although Walz did attain that rank before retiring, he never submitted the paperwork to retire as such, causing his rank to be reverted to master sergeant.
Vance has attacked Walz on both angles.
“When Tim Walz was asked by his country to go to Iraq, you know what he did? He dropped out of the Army and allowed his unit to go without him — a fact that he’s been criticized for aggressively by a lot of the people he served with,” Vance said in a campaign appearance.
Walz has countered Vance’s statements by highlighting how they violate an unwritten code of servicemembers, an avenue the governor took in 2018 after a former military reservist told a Minnesota newspaper he misled people about the extent of his service.
“I am damn proud of my service to this country, and I firmly believe you should never denigrate another person’s service record,” Walz said.
He then made a point to thank Vance for his “service and sacrifice.”
Joseph Eustice, who once led Walz’s battalion, told WCCO earlier this month that he may differ with the governor when it comes to politics, but believes his military record is solid.
“Tim Walz as a soldier, he was a good soldier. I don’t think anyone can honestly say that he wasn’t,” Eustice said. “He was a good leader in those 24 years that he served.”
Walz and Vance will meet face-to-face in a debate on Oct. 1 on CBS. Harris and Trump square off on Sept. 10 in their first debate.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
You can watch this week’s NFL game on Fox via several streaming services. All you need is an internet connection and one of the top options outlined below.
Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
You can watch today’s game with a subscription to Sling’s Orange + Blue tier, which includes ESPN, ABC, NBC, and Fox. The plan offers 46 channels with local NFL games, nationally broadcast games, and 50 hours of DVR storage. For complete NFL coverage, add Paramount+ to get CBS games, or upgrade with the Sports Extra add-on for additional sports channels like Golf Channel, NBA TV and NFL RedZone.
Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.