Republican Senators Defend White Nationalists in the Military as "Americans"

Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville referred to White nationalists in the military as "Americans" in an interview with a local Alabama radio station. He later attempted to clarify his comments, stating that Trump Republicans in the military are being unfairly characterized as White nationalists. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Tuberville to denounce White nationalism as "un-American" and stop his hold on military nominations, which has been criticized by Senate Democrats and defense officials for harming US national security.