Jesse Ventura Supports Tim Walz and Calls for a Woman President

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura has come to the defense of his political ally, Governor Tim Walz, amid attacks from Republican candidate J.D. Vance regarding Walz's military deployment history. Vance, who is running for vice president, has criticized Walz for missing a deployment that was announced shortly after his retirement. Ventura, a former Navy SEAL, labeled Vance's comments as “shameful” and “despicable” during an appearance on CNN. Ventura challenged the premise of Vance's criticism, questioning the appropriateness of National Guard deployments to foreign conflicts. He pointed to the Iraq War, initiated by former President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, as a misguided effort based on false pretenses. Ventura argued that the National Guard's primary role is to protect the nation domestically, not to serve in overseas wars, emphasizing that the military should not rely on the National Guard to fill ranks in foreign conflicts. Furthermore, Ventura expressed concern over Vance's lack of respect for fellow veterans, stating that all service members, regardless of their roles, contribute to the military's success. He urged that criticism of another veteran's service is inappropriate and detrimental to the spirit of camaraderie within the armed forces. In closing, Ventura expressed his hope to witness the election of the first woman president and commander-in-chief, suggesting that the current political landscape could pave the way for such a historic moment.