An open letter signed by more than 1,000 veterans and military family members bashes former President Trump and his vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) for their “politically motivated attacks” on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s (D) military record.

“JD Vance’s recent comments attacking Governor Walz's service record are disrespectful and deeply disappointing, especially given Vance’s own service — which we are also profoundly grateful for," states the letter, first reported by USA Today and later obtained by The Hill. “But given Donald Trump’s long record of expressing disdain for service members, veterans, and their families, it’s unsurprising that his running mate has stooped to such lows.”

The letter comes amid intense GOP attacks, led largely by Vance, on Walz’s 24 years in the Army National Guard. Vance, himself a Marine Corps........

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