Overview

• Walz admitted to misspeaking about carrying weapons in war during a CNN interview.
• He attributed the misstatement to incorrect grammar, which he claimed was influenced by his wife, an English teacher.
• Critics, including veterans, have accused Walz of misrepresenting his military service and rank.
• The issue has raised questions about Walz's integrity and could impact the Harris-Walz campaign.
• Walz served in the National Guard for 24 years but did not deploy to a combat zone.