Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the running mate of Vice President Kamala Harris, is facing scrutiny over discrepancies in his claims about the number of times he has traveled to China. Initially stating he had been to China 'dozens of times,' Walz later revised the number to 'closer to 15 times' after media investigation.
Walz's first trip to China was in 1989 during the Tiananmen Square uprising as part of Harvard's WorldTeach program. He continued to visit China annually with students through his company, Educational Travel Adventures, Inc., until the early 2000s. However, only about 12 trips could be verified, contradicting his initial claims.
His China experience was once a point of pride during his congressional campaign, highlighting his work at Macau Polytechnic University. However, questions have arisen about the accuracy of his statements, including his military rank and IVF usage.
Accusations of misrepresentation extend to his military service, where he claimed to be a 'retired command sergeant major' despite retiring too early to hold that rank. Allegations of false combat claims and IVF usage have also surfaced, with a former National Guard veteran labeling him a 'habitual liar.'
These revelations come amidst increased GOP scrutiny over Walz's ties to China and the Communist Party, with calls for transparency and accountability in his public statements and actions.
