Tommy Tuberville's Controversial Comments on White Nationalists in the Military
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Senator Tommy Tuberville of Alabama appeared to defend white nationalists in the military, stating that they should not be barred from serving. However, his spokesperson clarified that Tuberville was expressing skepticism that white nationalism was an issue among service members. Tuberville has previously expressed opposition to training that aims to rid the military of extremists and has criticized Democrats for attacking the military. The Defense Department has not yet commented on Tuberville's remarks.
Topics:nationpolitics#democrats#extremism#military#politics#senator-tommy-tuberville#white-nationalism
- Tommy Tuberville appears to defend white nationalists in military NBC News
- Tuberville on white nationalists in the military: 'I call them Americans' MSNBC
- Tuberville on white nationalists in the military: ‘I call them Americans’ AL.com
- Tommy Tuberville says riding military of extremists is hurting recruitment The Washington Post
- Tommy Tuberville's office clarifies his white nationalist comments POLITICO
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