Tim Walz's 2006 campaign falsely described details about his arrest for DWI in 1995

When Tim Walz ran for Congress in 2006, his campaign made false statements about his 1995 arrest for drunk and reckless driving. The campaign claimed that he had not been drinking that night and that his failed sobriety test was due to a misunderstanding related to hearing loss. However, court and police records show that Walz admitted in court to drinking and driving. CNN’s review found discrepancies between the campaign’s statements and the actual events. Walz, now the Democratic nominee for vice president, later acknowledged the facts of the case. The incident has come under renewed scrutiny as he continued his political career.