Jesse Ventura calls JD Vance's criticism of Walz's military record ‘despicable’

Former Minnesota Governor and Navy veteran Jesse Ventura reacts to Sen. JD Vance’s attacks on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, after Vance accused Walz of ducking service in Iraq when he left the National Guard and ran for Congress in 2005. #CNN #news

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[danielrn]

I retired from active Army in 2022 after 22 years. JV is spot on. Vance attacks a 24 year veteran while bowing in subservience to a silver spoon draft dodger who mocked US POWs. It is so disgusting.

[jemoua]

A Navy SEAL just praised the service of a military cook. That is spot on. Every military job is honorable.

[SgtGreg]

I am a Vietnam Vet and served at Namphong AB in support of the 3rd Battalion 9th Marines and U-Tapao AB Thailand in 1972 and then in 73. Like Jesse says there is no man or woman who serves in any capacity that should be looked down on because of thier job in the military, we are all doing our part. I did not think that my job loading munitions, cargo and bodies was any better than anyone else or less than anyone else. I do thank the Marines there that saved my butt when they got to the mortars before they hit our base. My son was a 82nd Airborne Medic and even though he was not sent after the 911 attack, I am still so very proud of him. Vance does not have a right to put down Walz's military service especially since he first bad mouthed Donald and now follows him around like a puppy. I would never vote for anyone that said he only likes those that did not get captured like the POWs and MIAs. Starting with WWI and after there has been over 144, 163 POWs and MIAs that were captured, tortured, brutalized and many died in captivity. And according to donald trump, they do not mean anything and since vance follows him I guess vance feels the same way, why would he argue with donald. And yes there were guys that served with bone spurs so I guess donald just had a good doctor and not like a lot of guys of color and those not so rich.

[jerrylohla]

J.D. Vance's job in the Marine Corps was in public relations. His only combat experience was with the copier machine.

[jstravelers]

Jesse isn't perfect, but his entire rant here was 100% spot on.
Well said Governor!

[mariellouise]

“Holding men responsible” first time I’ve heard a politician say “men should be held responsible .”

[jenniferkinney]

GO Jesse. In Minnesota, we know Jesse the Bod. For him to speak so highly of Tim says it all. The ultimate independent.

[joromo]

In the Vice Presidential debate, when asked about what JD Vance said about his service, Walz should just show this interview.

[suzanalbright]

Ventura is RIGHT. The national guard is to guard the nation - not to invade other nations. Thank you, Sir!

[drdellaman]

You gotta love how Jesse lays it out. He is no nonsense. Respect.

[patsyshafchuk]

Wow! So thrilling to hear someone telling it like it is!! Thank you Mr. Ventura, and thank you CNN!!

[rjmichaelson]

Walz would have been about 43 years old at the time of the call up. It's not like he was leaving his fellow reservists in the middle of the battlefield. From what I can tell, his role was some sort of trainer/ advisor.

[BabysitterSky]

That's actually a very good question: why is the NATIONAL GUARD being deployed to a war overseas?

[snowbodanny]

Thank you, governor Ventura for your military service and your honesty. You have earned my respect.

[mightymystery]

Veteran Ventura did not drop the microphone, because he speaks clearly and does not need one. That's a real American right there.
I think I know who should run the VA.

[SinclairGacha_Life]

As a veteran, I totally agree with Gov Jesse! A vet criticizing another vet’s service is despicable! Especially when that vet is riding the coattails of a draft dodger!

[douglasmennella]

Never once did he criticize Vance’s service. He walks the walk.

[geoffreybrooks]

Jesse Ventura is spot on! As a veteran, it hurts my heart to see a veteran attack another veteran.

[susanwalker]

I remember how pissed I was that my child’s pediatrician had to go because he was in the National Guard..

[wernerdecker]

As a student of radical honesty, I am not surprised Jesse Ventura became govenor. He speaks from the heart and voters crave his Zero BS way of speaking the truth. More leaders like Jesse Ventura please!