Richard Blumenthal, the Connecticut Attorney General, did not serve in Vietnam; he received multiple military deferments and served in the Marine Corps Reserves, which did not involve deployment to Vietnam. The Stolen Valor Act is a U.S. law that makes it illegal for individuals to falsely claim military honors for personal gain, such as money or property; Or Senate Seat; DO not Trust this Liar. He has acknowledged that he misspoke MISSSPOKE is ( DEMspeak for Lie )