Hello everyone, let’s get into a fiery moment that’s making waves at the Democratic National Convention. Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder was caught on camera in a heated exchange with conservative commentator Jack Posobiec, who challenged him over his vetting of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate. This confrontation has added more fuel to the ongoing controversy surrounding Walz’s past, particularly the accusations of “stolen valor” regarding his military service.
Here’s how it all went down: Posobiec, known for his provocative style, approached Holder and questioned whether he had properly vetted Walz before he was chosen as Harris’s vice-presidential candidate.
Specifically, Posobiec pressed Holder on allegations that Walz had inflated his military record, including claims about deploying to Iraq, which have since been debunked. Holder didn’t take kindly to the questioning and didn’t mince words, responding with an angry “F*** you!” and calling Posobiec a “fool” as he walked away.
🚨 BREAKING: I just confronted Eric Holder about why he didn’t vet Tim Walz over his Stolen Valor
Holder: “F*CK YOU!!!” pic.twitter.com/6j1gzdkW2P
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) August 21, 2024
The confrontation didn’t stop there. Posobiec continued to hurl questions at Holder as he was escorted by security down a hallway, accusing him of failing to do his job in vetting Walz thoroughly. The tension reached its peak when Posobiec, temporarily blocked from following Holder into the convention’s media row, insisted he was press and should be allowed access. Eventually, a senior convention authority confirmed his press credentials and let him through, but by then, Holder had moved on.
This incident has brought renewed attention to the vetting process that led to Walz’s selection as Harris’s running mate. As the point man on the search, Holder would have been instrumental in deciding whether Walz’s background was solid enough for the ticket.
The “stolen valor” allegations against Walz first surfaced immediately after his nomination, when two retired military officers who served with him accused him of inflating his military title during his congressional campaigns. Walz has faced additional scrutiny for embellishing other aspects of his life, from his military service to his personal anecdotes about family life.
🚨 BREAKING: I just confronted Eric Holder about why he didn’t vet Tim Walz over his Stolen Valor
Holder: “F*CK YOU!!!” pic.twitter.com/6j1gzdkW2P
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) August 21, 2024
Walz’s history has become a focal point in the lead-up to the vice-presidential debate scheduled for October 7th, where he will face off against Republican nominee Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, a Navy veteran. Vance has used the “stolen valor” claims to question Walz’s fitness for office, adding to the growing chorus of critics. Despite the backlash, Walz has tried to deflect the criticism by expressing gratitude to those who serve, though his spokesperson has had to walk back several of his more exaggerated claims about his military experience.
