Minnesota Governor Tim Walz is under scrutiny over allegations linking him to the Chinese Communist Party, stemming from repeated trips to China, missing military documents, and a predilection for Chinese governance.
Alpha News reported that a former soldier who worked with Governor Walz during his time in the National Guard claimed that Walz stole sensitive military documents concerning nuclear weapons around the same time he made a trip to China.
In September 1995, an incident involving a missing classified manual from the 1-168th Field Artillery raised unsettling questions. The unit had just received updated M109A5 self-propelled howitzers, for which the manual provided operating procedures capable of deploying nuclear artillery shells.
This period coincided with Tim Walz’s return from a trip to China, where he was alleged to have had access to areas storing sensitive materials.
The focus at the time was deflected by other controversies surrounding Walz, causing the missing manual issue to go unreported initially. Notably, Walz faced accusations of neglecting his National Guard duties due to his simultaneous employment as a teacher, referred to as "double-dipping." This diverted attention from the graver issue of the missing manual.
Despite the ongoing duties with the National Guard, Walz frequently traveled to China throughout his military tenure.
His connection with China began in 1989 during his time as a teacher there and persisted over the years with numerous visits for various undocumented reasons. This frequent travel raised speculation on how these absences were permitted by the National Guard.
The missing manual incident wasn't isolated in raising concerns. By 1996, Walz had transferred to a different artillery unit in Mankato, Minnesota, which also received the same model of the M109A5 howitzer.
Alpha News highlighted the similarities between this howitzer and the PLZ-05 developed by China in the mid-90s, insinuating the potential unauthorized sharing of technology.
The timing of Walz’s arrest in 1995 for speeding and failing sobriety tests further intersects with the period the manual went missing. This particular detail adds a layer of complexity to the Governor's series of questionable incidents during his tenure in the National Guard.
Criticism isn’t limited to Walz’s military conduct. His ideological leanings have come under fire, with allegations of his admiration for Maoist ideologies.
Shad, a former student, vividly recounted how Walz expressed a significant admiration for communist doctrines, recalling him purchasing multiple copies of Mao’s "Little Red Book" during a trip.
Allen Shen, a former candidate for the Minnesota House, echoed these concerns, questioning how Walz managed his frequent absences from National Guard duties. “When I was in the Guard, I couldn’t be away for an extended period without returning for drills. How was he allowed to be absent so often?” Shen puzzled over the irregularity, suggesting it as another facet warranting a thorough investigation.
The political ripples extend to national levels, with both Congressman James Comer and Senator Marco Rubio vocalizing their objections to Walz’s affiliations.
Comer criticized the FBI's inaction over Walz's documented relations with CCP affiliates as “inexcusable,” while Rubio described Walz as a beacon of Beijing’s influence in grooming American leaders.
In response, Governor Walz’s campaign team has vociferously defended him against these accusations. They claimed that throughout his career, Walz has opposed the CCP, championed human rights, and prioritized American jobs and interests above all. According to them, the Republican accusations distort facts to distract from their policies, which they compare unfavorably to Walz’s record.
The unfolding narrative around Governor Tim Walz threads through decades of his career, from documented trips to China and missing classified documents to allegations of ideological affiliations with communist China.
As concerns mount, the necessity for transparent investigations becomes more pronounced, not only to clear suspicions around Walz but also to uphold the integrity of American political and security standards.
From the missing SOP manual during his time at the National Guard to his frequent trips to China and alleged embodiment of Maoist ideologies - each aspect beckons a detailed probe to ascertain the truth behind these claims.