Tim Walz's 1995 DUI Arrest Details Revealed

Tim Walz, the Democratic nominee for vice president, was arrested for drunk driving in 1995 when he was a high school teacher in Nebraska. He was caught speeding at 96 mph in a 55 mph zone, failed field sobriety and breath tests, and was later charged with DUI, eventually pleading guilty to reckless driving. Initially, Walz accepted responsibility for his actions, informing his school and resigning from his extracurricular activities, but his narrative changed during his 2006 congressional campaign, where his team claimed he was not drinking and cited hearing loss as a factor in his failed tests. This claim drew skepticism from the arresting officer, who stated that Walz's hearing issues could not account for his performance on the tests. The incident has resurfaced as Walz seeks higher office, highlighting the evolving narrative surrounding his past. Retired trooper Stephen Rasgorshek emphasized that while anyone can make a mistake, it is one's response to such incidents that matters most.