I once served under a Army Command Sergeant Major who drilled one lesson into his soldiers: “Choose the hard right over the easy wrong.” I challenge my colleagues to live by that wisdom. Leadership demands the courage to do what is right—even when it comes at a political cost.

LOOK CLOSELY AT THESE PICTURES. THEN READ THE NAME IN THE SEPARATE ATTACKS: WALT BLACKMAN. MY NAME. An ape caricature degrading Black people. Posts portraying Black men as criminals. Separate attacks naming me—all from the same account. You can scroll past. I have to look at this knowing my wife and children can read it, too. Let me be clear: I am not playing the victim. I am not “playing the race card.” I am showing you a part of my life that you rarely see. This is my reality, every day. I know who I am. These posts will not define me, silence me, or change my commitment to serve. And I will speak plainly about the racial contempt I see in them. The screen goes dark. What my family and I have read stays with us. Now imagine your name in those posts. Imagine your children reading them. LOOK AGAIN. WHAT DO YOU SEE?

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We have received our final IRS determination letter, officially recognizing the Foundation as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization. This achievement marks an important step in honoring Daniel’s legacy and advancing our mission to serve youth, veterans, and rural communities for generations to come.

Every election ends. Every argument fades. Every angry post is forgotten. But how we treated one another will follow us when we stand before God. Before asking Him for mercy, ask yourself: Did I show mercy to those I disagreed with—or did I let politics teach me to hate?

Walt’s 9/11 message to Arizonans

Homeownership should not be out of reach for Arizona’s working families. Next session, I’m challenging my colleagues in both the House and Senate to work together to lower costs, expand housing opportunities, and put the American Dream within reach again. 🏠🇺🇸

Any fool can make a baby. It takes a real man to raise his children, stand by his wife, and remain committed to his family. Enjoy the video! 😁

Father-daughter date while Sarah Beth is home for the weekend from NAU. A little mango juice, plenty of catching up, and quality time together that I never take for granted. Mom and I are so proud of the young woman she’s becoming! 💙💛 #NAU #FamilyFirst

I couldn’t be at the Sweet Corn Festival today, but I’m extremely grateful for the wonderful support I received. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, offered encouragement, and stood with me. Your support means more than you know! 🌽🇺🇸

When I entered the Army as a young private, the Army Values were drilled into me from the very beginning: Loyalty. Duty. Respect. Selfless Service. Honor. Integrity. Personal Courage. They were never intended to be words we simply memorized. They were standards we were expected to live by—especially when no one was watching and when doing the right thing was difficult. General Douglas MacArthur captured this responsibility during his 1962 address at West Point: “Duty, Honor, Country. Those three hallowed words reverently dictate what you ought to be, what you can be, what you will be.” Those words and the Army Values guided me throughout my 21 years of military service—from a young private to serving in senior leadership positions. Although I no longer wear the uniform, I still strive to live by them every day as a husband, father, veteran and public servant. I have not always been perfect, but these values remain my compass. They remind me to put service before self, treat others with dignity, keep my word, accept responsibility and have the personal courage to stand for what is right.

No more slogans, clickbait, or intraparty sniping. It’s time for good policy that helps struggling Arizonans—not just those with deep pockets. I challenge my colleagues in the House and Senate to come together, make a difference, and work for all Arizonans.

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