A retired Nebraska National Guard soldier has come forward with explosive allegations concerning a missing classified nuclear manual during Tim Walz's service in the mid-1990s.

Alpha News reported that a former colleague of Walz, who wishes to remain anonymous, claims a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual detailing the nuclear capabilities of the M109A5 self-propelled howitzer disappeared in September 1995.

The source, who worked with Walz for three years, is willing to cooperate with the FBI regarding these allegations. The alleged incident occurred shortly after Walz's Nebraska National Guard unit, the 1-168th Field Artillery, upgraded to the M109A5 howitzer. As reported by the Chadron Record on March 23, 1993, this upgrade made the battalion the first to have these advanced howitzers capable of firing nuclear artillery shells.

Allegations of Access and Negligence in Document Handling

According to the anonymous source, Walz was one of the few individuals with access to the building where the top-secret manual was stored. The former battalion member believes Walz took the nuclear SOP manual and later returned it, stating that Walz was "often the only one there."

When questioned about why the missing manual was never reported, the retired soldier cited ongoing frustrations within the unit. He explained that there were concerns about Walz "double-dipping" by holding a full-time teaching job while expected to serve full-time with the National Guard.

The source claims Walz frequently neglected key duties, including recruitment and payroll, which allegedly led to an investigation by a superior. The unit's focus on these issues apparently overshadowed the temporary disappearance of the manual. In hindsight, the former soldier expresses regret for not reporting the missing manual immediately, citing fears of repercussions for delayed action. Alpha News reportedly reached out to Walz's team regarding these allegations but received no response.

Coincidental Arrest and Behavioral Concerns

Around the same time, the manual allegedly went missing, Walz was involved in a significant incident. His former National Guard colleague recounts that Walz was pulled over by a Nebraska state trooper for driving 96 mph in a 55 mph zone.

The officer reportedly noted a strong odor of alcohol, and Walz failed both field sobriety and breath tests. He was subsequently booked into the Dawes County jail. Interestingly, Walz's lawyer later stated that his client believed someone was chasing him.

This incident raises questions about Walz's state of mind during this period and whether it could be connected to the alleged disappearance of the classified document. The timing of these events, coupled with Walz's erratic behavior, has led to speculation about potential underlying issues.

China Connections and Military Technology Concerns

The timing of these events coincides with China's development of its own version of the howitzer, the PLZ-05. Military sources cited by Alpha News suggest that the two tanks share striking similarities, including a longer barrel with a wider firing range and digital fire control.

Walz's frequent trips to China during his time in the National Guard have come under scrutiny. He reportedly made his first trip to China in 1989, teaching at a high school through WorldTeach, a nonprofit founded by Harvard University students.

Despite U.S. sanctions against China following the Tiananmen Square massacre, Walz continued to travel to and from the country. This has raised concerns, given that during the 1980s, U.S. officials acknowledged that a significant portion of China's efforts to build ties with the West were focused on acquiring military technology.

University Choice and Chinese Consulate Connection

Questions have been raised about Walz's decision to attend the University of Houston. According to the Star-Herald, Walz claimed to have taken East Asian studies classes at the university, although some records indicate it did not offer Chinese or other East Asian language courses at the time.

Interestingly, Houston was home to a Chinese consulate, which was later closed in 2020 under the Trump administration due to allegations of espionage. Then-Secretary of State Mike Pompeo referred to the consulate as a "hub for spying and intellectual property theft."

Frequent China Visits and Student Testimonies

After his initial trip to China, Walz founded a company that took students on summer trips to the country. In a 2016 interview, he claimed to have traveled to China "about 30 times" as a teacher and congressman. A former student who traveled with Walz in 1995 shared his experiences with Alpha News. The student, identified only as Shad, alleged that Walz displayed a strong admiration for China's communist regime during their trip.

Shad stated:

It was almost a daily revelation of how much he adores the communist regime. We'd be buying souvenirs, and Tim was always buying the little red book … said he gave them as gifts … I saw him buy at least a dozen on the trip. It would be like in Germany and buying copies of Mein Kampf.

Ongoing Investigations and Political Implications

The allegations surrounding Walz have attracted attention from high-ranking officials. Congressman James Comer, chair of the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, has requested FBI documents concerning Walz's connections to Chinese Communist Party-affiliated entities and officials.

Senator Marco Rubio has also voiced concerns, accusing Walz of being a Chinese asset and describing him as "an example of how Beijing patiently grooms future American leaders."

These allegations and investigations come at a crucial time, as Walz, now a two-term Minnesota governor, is the Democratic vice-presidential nominee. The scrutiny of his past actions and connections to China could have significant implications for his political career and the upcoming election.

Conclusion

The allegations of a missing classified nuclear manual during Tim Walz's National Guard service, his frequent trips to China, and his arrest for drunk driving have raised serious questions about his past. The coincidental timing of China's development of a similar howitzer and Walz's connections to the country have fueled concerns about potential security breaches. The lack of response from Walz's team to multiple inquiries adds to the growing list of unanswered questions surrounding these allegations.