Fox Host Grills Governor Over Military Awards He Falsely Claimed to Have Received

"In 2006, on your application for a White House fellowship, you put on your application that you were the recipient of a Bronze Star. I believe also a Combat Action Badge. That was not true. You have apologized and said it was an honest mistake, said Cain during an interview with Moore on Thursday's The Will Cain Show. The question, Governor, is why did you let it go on even if it was a mistake for years and years and years as you were celebrated as having a Bronze Star?"

"I'm very proud of my service to this country, and I'm not sure if you've served, Will, but I think as anyone who has served in this country, if you look at what we were able to do overseas and the fact that I was recognized by the United States Army with both the Bronze Star and the Combat Action Badge, I think I'm not only proud of the service that I have done to this country and the fact that I was willing to put my life on the line, wearing the uniform of this country overseas, but I also know that the soldiers I served with are also proud. And also I know that most soldiers and most veterans know the ridiculousness of this line."

"Hold on a second, Governor, interrupted Cain. First of all, I appreciate your service. I appreciate your service in combat. It's not something that I did. I recognize and honor your service for this country, and I mean that sincerely, but this is important because it's not ridiculous. It is important to know that you also are telling the truth, and you did get the Bronze Star, but you got the Bronze Star two years ago. And two years ago, you got the medal, you got a citation, you got a ceremony, but you claimed it in 2006, when you didn't have any of those things."

A 2006 White House fellowship application listed a Bronze Star and a Combat Action Badge that had not yet been awarded. The entry was later acknowledged as incorrect and described as an honest mistake. The Bronze Star and Combat Action Badge were officially awarded years after the application. Public questioning emphasized the timing discrepancy and insisted on the importance of accuracy about when awards were received. The response emphasized pride in combat service and recognition by the United States Army, while critics underscored that the award dates did not match the earlier claim.

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