The governor responded to criticism that he exaggerated his military record for political advantage. He said the origin of the attacks does not matter, but emphasized that the United States Army does not question his story. He cited the 82nd Airborne Division, where he served in Afghanistan, and the Army that awarded him the Bronze Star and a combat action badge. He previously apologized in 2024 for an incorrect statement on a White House fellowship application about receiving a Bronze Star, explaining he was nominated and told it was approved. He later received the Bronze Star in a private ceremony in 2024. He served in Afghanistan from August 2005 to March 2006 and in the Army Reserves from 1996 to 2014, receiving multiple awards including the National Defense Service Medal.
"Listen, it doesn't matter to me if it's coming from a Democratic operative or a Republican operative. Right. You know what I always say? You know who it's not coming from? The United States Army. They don't question my story. You know who doesn't question my story? The 82nd Airborne Division, who I served with in Afghanistan, or the Army that awarded me the Bronze Star and a combat action badge for my actions, Moore said."
"Moore apologized in 2024 for incorrectly stating on a White House fellowship application that he had received a Bronze Star. The governor explained that he was nominated for the Bronze Star and told it was approved by a commanding officer and that officer encouraged him to include it on the application. That commanding officer confirmed Moore's story and said he thought Moore had received the Bronze Star. The governor went on to subsequently be awarded the Bronze Star in a private ceremony in 2024."
"I consider the source on all this and I consider their motivations, Moore told Martin. And I do think it's part of a bigger point. The governor continued: I understand that every single time that my story has been unique I mean,"
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