Election 2024: State Rep. Munroe Defends Honorable Discharge
WARMINSTER, PA —State Rep. Brian Munroe is defending his discharge from the military after it was questioned by his challenger running against him in the Nov. 5 general election.In a 30-second digital advertisement, Republican Dan McPhillips raises the question on whether Munroe was dishonorably discharged because of criminal charges incurred when he served in the U.S. Navy in Virginia Beach, according to reports.Munroe told Patch this week that one of those charges was when he was found to have been publicly intoxicated. Munroe admitted to Patch that he was 21 at the time and paid a fine after receiving a ticket.But Munroe objects that the drinking contributed to his leaving the Navy and has scheduled a press conference on Saturday.Munroe, a Democrat,is being challenged by McPhillips to represent the 144th Legislative District for state representative.The district includes Warminster, Warrington, Ivyland, and part of New Britain Township.Munroe is holding a Veterans Unity press conference from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Ben Wilson Senior Center, 580 Delmont Ave. to discuss the issue.Among the guests and speakers include:Former Army Under Secretary and Former Congressman Patrick MurphyRep. Joe Webster, Chairman of Military and Veterans Facilities Subcommittee, PA HouseHarry DeLorenzo, VFW Post 6493 CommanderJohn Gruber, VFW Post 6493 Parade CoordinatorThey will affirm Munroe’s decorated military service against recent attacks from McPhillips in a political ad funded and approved by his campaign "which strongly implies that Rep. Munroe was dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Navy in the 1990s."“Dan McPhillips has never served in a military uniform himself, so he is attacking my service instead,” Munroe said. “Politics can be nasty, but this level of personal attack against my military service is disgusting and unacceptable. It is far beyond politics as usual and is an affront to all who have served.”On Friday, Munroe sent Patch a document showing his honorable discharge from the Department of Defense.Patch reached out to McPhillips seeking comment on Friday.Munroe said the press conference is a fact check and reminder of the importance of having U.S. military service members and veterans serving in public office. This is a bipartisan event focused on uplifting veterans and current members of our armed services against baseless political attacks. The article Election 2024: State Rep. Munroe Defends Honorable Discharge appeared first on Warminster, PA Patch.
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