Walz “Stolen Valor” & Olympic Boxing Dispute | 8.8.24

As the political landscape heats up, the Harris-Walz ticket, which has seen a surge in poll numbers, now grapples with contentious debates regarding Tim Walz's military service record.

The Harris-Walz ticket is gaining ground, but faces controversy over Walz's military service record

Kamala Harris has seen a boost in polls since becoming the presumptive Democratic nominee, solidifying support among key demographics like women and young voters

Since Kamala Harris became the presumptive Democratic nominee, she has experienced a notable increase in support. The latest polls show Harris taking the lead by approximately half a percentage point on a national scale, showing gains in nearly all swing states. Critically, she has managed to consolidate support among demographics where Biden had previously struggled, attracting women and voters under the age of 30.

Tim Walz, Harris's running mate, has been targeted by Republicans over accusations that he "quit" the National Guard before being deployed to Iraq, despite portraying himself as a combat veteran

Tim Walz, Harris's vice-presidential pick, is embroiled in controversy over the details of his military service. Republicans have accused Walz of having "quit" the National Guard to avoid deployment to Iraq, conflicting with his assertions of being a combat veteran. This discrepancy has prompted scrutiny over the timing of his retirement.

Command Sergeants Major Thomas Behrens and Paul Herr, both of whom served with Walz, have publicly challenged his actions. They assert that Walz retired in 2005 prior to the completion of his contract, coinciding with news that his unit would be deployed to Iraq. This early retirement, according to his former colleagues, compromised the battalion's readiness for combat, as Walz w ...

Recent reports have emerged, casting a shadow on U.S. government agencies and raising concerns about their conduct and credibility.

The Secret Service faces new allegations of a cover-up related to cocaine found at the White House

A bag of cocaine found at the White House last year has sparked allegations of a cover-up by the Secret Service, particularly involving the former director, Kimberly Cheadle.

A report claims the former Secret Service director tried to have the cocaine destroyed to protect the Biden family, as the bag was suspected to contain Hunter Biden's DNA

Allegedly, Cheadle, who grew close to President Biden during her tenure on his vice presidential security detail and whose appointment was advocated for by Jill Biden, attempted to destroy the bag to protect the Biden family. Speculation arose that Hunter Biden, who has battled publicly with drug addiction and was at the White House prior to the discovery, was connected to the bag.

The Secret Service has denied the allegations, but the report raises further questions about the agency's credibility following previous scandals

The Secret Service has denied these allegations. Reports claim that the destruction of the cocaine was hindered by internal opposition, and the evacuation of the White House had garnered media attention, complicating the situation. Despite these challenges, forensic tests by Homeland Security and the FBI allegedly produced a partial DNA match.

The Secret Service is also under scrutiny for failing to prevent an alleged assassination attempt on former President Trump

John Bickley has highlighted the Secret Service's failure to stop an alleged plot to assassinate former President Trump.

Federal investigators were aware of a plot to assassinate Trump, but the agency reportedly failed t ...

The Olympics boxing competition finds itself engulfed in controversy concerning the participation of two athletes amid challenges about their gender.

The Olympics boxing competition has been mired in controversy over the participation of two female fighters who allegedly failed past gender tests

Lin Yuting of Taiwan and Iman Kalif of Algeria were permitted to compete in women's boxing despite reports that they had failed gender tests administered by the International Boxing Association (IBA)

Lin Yuting of Taiwan and Iman Kalif of Algeria were both allowed to participate in the women's boxing competitions at the Olympics despite having failed gender tests facilitated by the International Boxing Association (IBA). Both fighters have made a strong showing, with Kalif notably winning every judge’s card and every round.

Opponents of the two fighters have openly protested their participation, making gestures and statements questioning the fairness of the competition

The participation of Lin and Kalif has sparked outrage and debate. Opponents such as Angela Carini and Anna Luka Homori have made their disapproval known through comments and social media posts. Others, like Bulgarian Svetlana Staneva and a Turkish boxer, used an "X" gesture with their hands after competing against Lin, to indicate the biological marker of two X chromosomes typically associated with females.

The IOC has stood by its decision to allow the athletes to compete, stating that it does not recognize the IBA's gender tests and only considers an athlete's legal gender identity as listed on their passport

Despite IBA's stance, the Olympics, having distanced themselves from the IBA, has permitted both Lin and Kalif to compete based on the gender listed in their passports. IOC spokesperson Mark Adams has dismissed IBA’s gender tests, emphasizing the IOC's decision-making policy which does not involve gender tests or [restricted term] levels. In response, the IBA hel ...