Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-08-13 20:41:25 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: FD166033C2892BE5F73254CAC8840FDE0510BDDB45B175475B5637AE7DE6430B
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Original Note:
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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