Digest

This episode of the Megan Kelly Show delves into the controversy surrounding Tim Walls, Kamala Harris' running mate, and accusations of "stolen valor" against him. Former members of Walls' National Guard unit, including Tom Barons, Paul Herr, Rodney Town, and Tom Schilling, come forward with allegations that Walls falsely inflated his military rank to "Command Sergeant Major" and abandoned his unit before their deployment to Iraq. They share their personal experiences and provide evidence to support their claims, including Walls' knowledge of the deployment before leaving the National Guard and his promises to deploy with his unit. Congressman Adam Smith, a Democrat from California, defends Walls, claiming the accusations are lies and that Walls left the National Guard to run for Congress before deployment orders came in. However, the veterans refute Smith's claims, providing further evidence that contradicts his narrative. The veterans discuss the moral implications of Walls' actions, arguing that his decision to abandon his unit was a betrayal of trust and a morale crusher for the soldiers who remained. They also raise concerns about Walls' frequent trips to China, suggesting they may be suspicious given his history of dishonesty and the current tensions between the US and China. The episode explores the possibility that Walls' actions were politically motivated, suggesting he may have avoided deployment to Iraq because it was a Bush-era war. The veterans highlight Walls' history of lying, including his false claims about his military rank and his service in Operation Enduring Freedom, arguing that his actions constitute "stolen valor." They analyze Walls' public statements about his military service, pointing out inconsistencies and attempts to spin his actions as a positive commitment to the National Guard. The veterans also criticize Walls' handling of the National Guard during the unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, arguing that he was incompetent and unprepared to deploy the necessary resources. The episode concludes with the veterans expressing deep concern about Walls potentially becoming Vice President, given his history of dishonesty and his lack of commitment to his military obligations. They believe his actions demonstrate a lack of leadership and integrity.

Outlines

00:00:06

Accusations of Stolen Valor: Tim Walls' Military Service Controversy

This episode investigates accusations of "stolen valor" against Tim Walls, Kamala Harris' running mate, with veterans from his National Guard unit alleging he inflated his rank and abandoned them before deployment to Iraq.

00:03:42

Veterans Speak Out: Tim Walls' Alleged Abandonment of His Unit

Four veterans from Tim Walls' National Guard unit share their experiences and accusations against Walls, claiming he falsely inflated his rank and left the unit before their deployment to Iraq.

00:05:40

Adam Smith's Defense of Tim Walls

Congressman Adam Smith defends Tim Walls, claiming the accusations are lies and that Walls left the National Guard to run for Congress before deployment orders came in.

00:07:22

Veterans Respond to Adam Smith's Claims

The veterans refute Smith's claims, providing evidence that Walls knew about the deployment to Iraq before he left the National Guard and that he made promises to deploy with his unit.

00:12:09

The Moral Implications of Tim Walls' Actions

The veterans discuss the moral implications of Walls' actions, arguing that his decision to abandon his unit was a betrayal of trust and a morale crusher for the soldiers who remained.

00:24:37

Tim Walls' Alleged Political Motivations and Habitual Lying

The veterans discuss the possibility that Walls' actions were politically motivated, suggesting he may have avoided deployment to Iraq because it was a Bush-era war. They also highlight Walls' history of lying, including his false claims about his military rank and his service in Operation Enduring Freedom.

00:36:42

Tim Walls' Spin on His Military Service and Incompetence in Handling the National Guard

The veterans analyze Walls' public statements about his military service, pointing out inconsistencies and attempts to spin his actions as a positive commitment to the National Guard. They also criticize Walls' handling of the National Guard during the unrest in Minneapolis following the death of George Floyd, arguing that he was incompetent and unprepared to deploy the necessary resources.

01:04:16

Tim Walls' Suspicious Ties to China and Concerns About His Potential Vice Presidency

The veterans express concern about Walls' frequent trips to China, suggesting they may be suspicious given his history of dishonesty and the current tensions between the US and China. They also express deep concern about Walls potentially becoming Vice President, given his history of dishonesty and his lack of commitment to his military obligations.

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Q&A

• What are the main accusations against Tim Walls regarding his military service?

  Former members of Walls' National Guard unit accuse him of falsely inflating his military rank to "Command Sergeant Major" and abandoning his unit before their deployment to Iraq.

• How does Congressman Adam Smith defend Tim Walls?

  Smith claims the accusations are lies and that Walls left the National Guard to run for Congress before deployment orders came in.

• What evidence do the veterans provide to refute Smith's claims?

  The veterans provide evidence that Walls knew about the deployment to Iraq before he left the National Guard and that he made promises to deploy with his unit.

• What are the moral implications of Walls' actions, according to the veterans?

  The veterans argue that Walls' decision to abandon his unit was a betrayal of trust and a morale crusher for the soldiers who remained. They believe his actions were morally indefensible.

• What are the veterans' concerns about Walls' frequent trips to China?

  The veterans express concern about Walls' frequent trips to China, suggesting they may be suspicious given his history of dishonesty and the current tensions between the US and China.

• How do the veterans feel about Walls potentially becoming Vice President?

  The veterans are deeply concerned about Walls potentially becoming Vice President, given his history of dishonesty and his lack of commitment to his military obligations. They believe his actions demonstrate a lack of leadership and integrity.

Show Notes