Former Trump Advisor Schools Jim Acosta Over Walz Military Embellishments

Posted • August 8, 2024: On Thursday, CNN Newsroom with Jim Acosta hosted former Special Assistant to President Trump Marc Lotter. During the interview, Acosta attacked Republicans for scrutinizing Walz’s military embellishments and wondering “why you would even want to have this conversation.” Acosta began the segment by mentioning that J.D. Vance has been “going after” Walz’s military record. He wondered if that was a “good idea” for Vance since “Donald Trump avoided the draft in Vietnam.” Acosta also added that Trump claimed to have had “bone spurs,” which was why he didn’t go to Vietnam. Lotter responded by making Acosta aware that nobody was “questioning Tim Walz’s service to our country,” but rather is something that “we thank him for.” He stated that the real question is whether or not Walz has “embellished his record” since leaving the military (…)

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