Vice President Kamala Harris defended her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, against accusations of 'stolen valor' concerning his military service. Walz has been criticized for claiming he retired as a 'Command Sergeant Major' and for implying combat experience, despite never serving in a warzone. Harris praised Walz's service, while his biography was revised to accurately reflect his rank as 'master sergeant.' Republican nominee JD Vance and others have accused Walz of misleading the public, with further scrutiny from media sources highlighting discrepancies in his military record dating back to his congressional run in 2006. Former President Donald Trump had previously praised Walz’s handling of the 2020 civil unrest in Minneapolis, complicating current Republican attacks. The White House has not officially responded to the allegations.