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Veterans’ Ad Slams Nevada Candidate’s False Bronze Star Claim

By Drooid · Oct 3, 2026, 3:02 AM UTC · How we work

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David Flippo, Nevada Republican candidate, falsely claimed he earned a Bronze Star with valor.
He blamed anonymous staffers for mixing his standard Bronze Star with a separate award.
Veterans released an AFL-CIO-funded advertisement condemning Flippo’s inaccurate valor claim.
Flippo’s campaign has raised nearly $2.5 million for his 2024 and 2026 races.

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Story summary

David Flippo, Nevada Republican candidate, falsely claimed he earned a Bronze Star with valor.
He blamed anonymous staffers for mixing his standard Bronze Star with a separate award.
Veterans released an AFL-CIO-funded advertisement condemning Flippo’s inaccurate valor claim.
Flippo’s campaign has raised nearly $2.5 million for his 2024 and 2026 races.