Scott Walker's Record on
Foreign Affairs & Veterans
Scott Walker Has Stumbled and Bumbled His Way Around Foreign Affairs and Military Issues
From touting his status as an Eagle Scout as his qualification to serve as commander-in-chief to comparing public school teachers to terrorists Scott Walker has stumbled and bumbled his way around foreign affairs and military issues. One does not expect a Governor to be an expert on foreign and military affairs. However, neither does one expect the buffoonery we have gotten from Scott Walker.
Having never served in uniform himself, Scott Walker’s record on honoring those who have has been less than stellar.
As Milwaukee County Executive Walker installed a close associate the head of a charity organization intended to help the widows and children of armed service members killed in the line of duty. Instead, the aide was discovered to have been embezzling funds for his own use and was criminally convicted for his fraud.
The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs was roiled with controversy over his pick of a political crony to head the agency. Many veterans and groups representing them were outraged by Walker’s signing into law a measure to prohibit them from recovering damages for injuries they experienced as a result of exposure to asbestos in the course of their service to our country.
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Walker and the Russian Connection“The timing of this quarter-million dollar contribution sure looks like Scott Walker’s non-meeting meant something to somebody.” [Urban Milwaukee, 02/13/2019]
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Scott Walker Put Veterans at the Mercy of the Domestic War Profiteer For-Profit ‘College’ CartelAnother Scott Walker Election Year publicity ploy for veterans is undermined by his record supporting the for-profit “college” industry. [One Wisconsin Now, 08/24/2018]
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Scott Walker promotes Foxconn in four new ads as two of his top Democratic challengers hit the airwaves“Scott Walker is so angry about his tanking poll numbers, he forgot he is the only candidate for governor who got his photo taken with an indicted Russian spy,” Scot Ross of the liberal group One Wisconsin Now said by email. [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 07/31/2018]
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Gov. Scott Walker Political Operation Snagged $250,000 Check Mere Days After Meeting With Accused Russian SpyA new report discloses Scott Walker's political operation mere days later snagged a $250,000 donation from a billionaire who made a fortune in Russian oil. [One Wisconsin Now, 07/20/2018]
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State Debate: Scott Walker’s photo with Russian spy has the bloggers talkingThe liberal advocate One Wisconsin Now contends that it’s been Walker’s 25-year relationship with the National Rifle Association that opened the doors to the Russian accused of spying to get personal access to Walker when he was running for president. OWN calculated that the NRA has funneled $3.5 million into Walker’s campaign accounts during those […] [Capital Times, 07/20/2018]
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The Rest of the Picture: $3.5 Million in NRA Support Paved the Way for Accused Spy to Get Personal Access to Scott WalkerThe Rest of the Picture: $3.5 Million in NRA Support Paved the Way for Accused Spy to Get Personal Access to Scott Walker. [One Wisconsin Now, 07/18/2018]
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Scott Walker said he doesn’t know accused Russian spy Maria Butina who allegedly offered sex for influenceButina said in online posts in 2015 that Walker said “hello” and “thank you” to her in Russian and that she did not detect any hostility toward Russia from him. Walker said he did not recall whether he spoke Russian to her, but did take one semester of the language in college. Asked if he […] [USA Today, 07/18/2018]
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Scott Walker has not been contacted by FBI over interactions with Russian, campaign saysGov. Scott Walker has not been contacted by the FBI for his interactions with a Russian woman charged with trying to interfere with U.S. politics, according to Walker’s campaign. But Walker campaign aide Brian Reisinger did not say whether Walker’s discussions with the woman were described in a court filing. Walker met the woman, Maria […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 07/18/2018]
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Scott Walker denies accepting gift from woman charged as Russian agentWalker did not disclose receiving any gifts from Butina on campaign finance forms. Walker spokesman Brian Reisinger said Tuesday that Walker did not accept a gift and he has not been contacted by the FBI or other authorities about Butina. Reisinger also said “we know of no one” connected with Walker who has been contacted […] [Chippewa Herald, 07/17/2018]
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Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker met during his presidential bid with woman now arrested in Russian plotA Siberian woman charged Monday as part of an alleged Russian plot to interfere with U.S. politics was at Gov. Scott Walker’s presidential campaign launch and said she did not see him as being hostile toward Russia. The woman, Mariia Butina, attempted to establish lines of communication with American politicians that could be used to […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 07/16/2018]
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Scott Walker Hits Heights of Hypocrisy in Appearance Before Armed Service Veterans in Fox ValleyIf Scott Walker really wanted to show respect for our veterans his policies would reflect that. [One Wisconsin Now, 07/13/2018]
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Gov. Walker signs bill expanding National Guard benefitsGov. Scott Walker has signed a bill that expands Wisconsin National Guard members’ benefits. The Republican bill requires the state Department of Military Affairs to pay a guard member injured on state active duty until he or she is able to return to active duty or the active duty assignment ends. The agency will be […] [Associated Press, 04/16/2018]
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Scott Walker calls for military training facilities along Mexican borderGov. Scott Walker launched himself headlong into the immigration debate Monday, advocating for military training facilities along the Mexican border after previously backing President Donald Trump’s call for sending National Guard troops to patrol. However, Walker did not say whether he would activate Wisconsin National Guard members and send them to the border as governors […] [Wisconsin State Journal, 04/10/2018]
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Gov. Scott Walker Extends Craven Campaign Cash Chase to Foreign PolicyScott Walker has endorsed Donald Trump’s controversial announcement that the U.S. will recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. [One Wisconsin Now, 12/07/2017]
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From 2015-16 Scott Walker, Ron Johnson Had Strong Opinions About Release of Classified MaterialsScott Walker & Ron Johnson but have nothing to say about their party’s leader handing over classified information to one of our nation’s biggest enemies, Russia. [One Wisconsin Now, 05/16/2017]
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Scott Walker praises Donald Trump’s ‘aggressive action’ in U.S.-Canada dairy disputeWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is hopeful President Donald Trump’s “aggressive negotiating style” will lead to a positive resolution of a dispute between the U.S. and Canada over the northern country’s dairy policies. “While we appreciate the interest and the focus and certainly the aggressive action (from the federal government) — I think much more aggressive […] [Capital Times, 04/26/2017]
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New veterans affairs secretary acknowledges past problems at King veterans homeThe state’s new veterans affairs secretary acknowledged Wednesday the agency previously focused on filling beds at the King Veterans Home to the detriment of staff, but said despite recent reports about problems it remains “a gem.” Secretary Daniel Zimmerman told the Joint Finance Committee the agency previously directed the veterans home commandant to fill 710 […] [Wisconsin State Journal, 03/30/2017]
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Scott Walker, WDVA award $400,000 in grants for veteran entrepreneur effortsWalker, with newly appointed state Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Daniel Zimmerman, presented the awards on Monday at the state Capitol. “Veterans, through their military service, already have some of the essential skills and other intangibles that make a good business owner,” Zimmerman said. “Partnering with these nonprofits so they can provide veterans the training […] [Capital Times, 03/20/2017]
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Gov. Walker’s proposed capital budget rejects new nursing facility for vetsGov. Scott Walker on Tuesday recommended spending $803 million on building projects across the state, which would be the smallest total spent on new construction, repair and renovation since he took office in 2011.Walker said he was emphasizing maintaining current buildings over new construction. He rejected about $93 million in projects at UW-Madison and $31 […] [Associated Press, 02/22/2017]
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Veterans oppose Gov. Walker’s proposed repeal of prevailing wage lawThe American Legion is warning Republicans that eliminating the prevailing wage on state projects could cost hundreds of veterans their jobs in the construction industry. The prevailing wage law sets minimum salaries for construction workers on public projects. Republican Gov. Scott Walker has proposed wiping out the prevailing wage for state projects in the state […] [Associated Press, 02/22/2017]
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Gov. Walker budget boosts funding for state homes for vetsMillions of dollars in state money could be headed to Wisconsin’s veterans homes over the next two fiscal years, if lawmakers approve Gov. Scott Walker’s spending plan for veterans affairs. In his budget proposal released Wednesday, Walker is asking lawmakers for $50,400 over the next two fiscal years to fund more direct care staff at […] [Capital Times, 02/08/2017]
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Gov. Walker appoints new Vet Affairs Secretary with instruction to investigate quality of care at state homesGov. Scott Walker has appointed Daniel Zimmerman to head the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs and immediately review operations of the state’s veterans homes. Walker announced the appointment Thursday. Zimmerman is a retired lieutenant colonel and military intelligence officer. He replaces John Scocos, who resigned amid allegations of mismanagement at the Wisconsin veterans home at […] [Associated Press, 02/02/2017]
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Scott Walker compares possible Russian election influence with Scottish endorsementJenni Dye, research director for liberal group One Wisconsin Now, called Walker’s comparing the two scenarios “simply jaw-dropping.” [Wisconsin State Journal, 12/13/2016]
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Wisconsin Gov. Walker to lead business development mission to MexicoWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker will travel to Mexico in June to promote exporting opportunities and encourage foreign investment in Wisconsin. The governor will join representatives from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. and the Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection on the trade mission, which runs June 12-17. [Milwaukee Business Journal, 05/12/2016]
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Scott Walker, GOP lawmakers say Wisconsin won’t accept Syrian refugeesGov. Scott Walker pledged Monday that the state “will not accept new Syrian refugees” as he and Republican legislators joined a national chorus of mostly GOP leaders Monday calling on President Barack Obama to bar refugees from entering the United States. Immigration experts said governors can’t legally prohibit refugees from settling in their states but […] [Wisconsin State Journal, 11/17/2015]
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Five ‘Legitimate Ideas’ Gov. Scott Walker Ought to Consider On His Next Trip Home to WisconsinThe increasingly desperate and embarrassing campaign of Scott Walker hit a new low as he opined building a fence along the 5,525 mile long United States - Canada border is a legitimate idea. [One Wisconsin Now, 08/31/2015]
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Muslim advocate: Scott Walker is ‘enabling ISIS’ with ‘radical Islam’ rhetoricOne Wisconsin Now suggested Walker's message was driven by the conservative Milwaukee-based Bradley Foundation, whose president is Walker's presidential campaign chairman. [Capital Times, 08/29/2015]
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Scott Walker gives foreign policy speech: ‘I have been tested like no other candidate in this race’"This guy couldn't keep 14 senators from sneaking off to Illinois but he's going to secure our borders, end hostilities in the Middle East and rid the world of ISIS.' [Capital Times, 08/29/2015]
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In light of Scott Walker’s China comments, aides defend Wisconsin’s trade relationshipScott Walker desperately wanted to change the media focus on his three positions in a week as he tries to chase Donald Trump's race to the sewer. [La Crosse Tribune, 08/26/2015]
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Walker’s dystopian vision will push the threat of economic isolation, military feet on the ground and “steal in the face of our enemies.”One Wisconsin Now made an important point. In fact, if anybody needs a backbone it's Scott Walker, Walker was once drooling over the possibility of trade with China. [Democurmudgeon, 08/24/2015]
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Scott Walker Is Two-Faced on China“In his desperate attempt to out-Trump Trump, Scott Walker has out-Palined Palin.” [Daily Beast, 08/24/2015]
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Gov. Walker Touts Rank as Eagle Scout as His Leading Qualification for Commander-in-Chief of the United States of AmericaWalker used his attainment of the highest rank a Boy Scout can achieve to answer the the question, “...does the prospect of being commander in chief daunt you?” [One Wisconsin Now, 03/27/2015]
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Walker prepares for first overseas trade missionWisconsin Gov. Scott Walker departs Friday for his first overseas trade mission, a 10-day tour to China that comes as Walker keeps up a furious travel schedule in the United States – fueling speculation he is trying to maintain a high profile in advance of a possible 2016 presidential run. [WLUK-TV, 04/09/2013]
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Signed Bill That Put Liability Limits in Tort Actions Above Protecting Health of Wisconsinites, Particularly VeteransSigned a bill that set limits on liability in tort actions and failed to protect veterans who become sick as a result of asbestos exposure during military service and for a bill that creates discovery and scheduling requirements for certain types of tort actions and limits a defendant’s liability for a plaintiff’s injury under certain […] [2013 AB 19, Senate Vote, 01/01/2013]
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3 Wisconsin veterans board members have resigned in protestA third veteran has resigned from a state board in response to Gov. Scott Walker’s moves to gain greater control of the Department of Veterans Affairs, including his decision to appoint John Scocos as agency secretary…In his letter to the first-term Republican governor, Freedman criticized legislation that stripped the board of its ability to appoint […] [Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 01/18/2012]
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Politicized Department of Veterans Affairs & Appointed Crony as SecretaryWalker signed into law a bill that politicizes the Department of Veterans Affairs by giving the governor authority to appoint the Secretary, rather than being selected by the Board of Veterans Affairs, as under prior law. Walker then appointed political crony, John Scocos, who had previously served as Secretary for six years, and was fired […] [2011 WI Act 36, 07/13/2011]
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