08/26/2026
I want to apologize to everyone who has supported me for even having to address this distraction.
It was brought to my attention that God’s Favor over us has offended our adversaries.
When I tell you that YOU are the focus of this campaign, I sincerely mean it. We do not participate in, encourage, or condone tasteless attacks against other candidates whether we believe those attacks are justified or not.
My focus is simple: proving myself worthy of your trust and confidence.
Unfortunately, not everyone has chosen that same approach.
Recently, another candidate’s platform referred to us as liars and publicly challenged me to produce documentation as proof of my military service.
There is an old saying: “To argue with a fool only proves there are two.” So I have no interest in going back and forth. But I do believe I owe the people who support me what I have promised from the beginning, transparency.
For those who may not know, I joined the United States Army Reserve at just 17 years old. During the summer following my junior year of high school, I attended Basic Training at what was then Fort Benning, Sand Hill, before returning home to complete my senior year.
I would never disrespect or diminish the men and women who have served this country honorably by falsely claiming military service.
I have attached my military training certificate, not because I need validation, but because you deserve the truth directly from me.
Once again, I apologize that any energy had to be taken away from what this campaign is truly about.
No weapon formed against us shall prosper.
God bless you, and thank you for continuing to believe in what we are building together 💪🏾
