Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-13 20:41:54 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 0AC13512B529232756CBF57687CEA5B0B4A4C2CD113D2C1CD8B21190BA65B6F5
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False/Missing context: Tim Walz was promoted in 2004 to Command Sergeant Major. He retired in 2005 to run for Congress as a Master Sergeant for benefit purposes. He did not lie about becoming a Command Sergeant Major. https://www.startribune.com/walzs-24-years-in-national-guard-get-renewed-scrutiny-from-gop-opponent-who-didnt-serve/600216280 https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/fact-checking-attacks-on-walzs-military-record-by-vance-and-other-republicans https://apnews.com/article/walz-national-guard-military-ae43d684bf1319e535f9f620552155d7
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