Ex-CIA Director Gen. Michael Hayden reaffirmed his position that Sen. Tommy Tuberville should not be considered a member of the human race on social media.
Former CIA and NSA Director Gen. Michael Hayden doubled down on his view Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., should not be considered part of the human race after his initial comments were met with outrage on social media. 'I was surprised to wake up this morning and discover that many MAGAnuts had lost their minds over my suggestion that 'Coach' Tuberville not be considered a member of the human race,' Hayden tweeted on Tuesday. 'I stand by that view.
Hayden responded to the post on Monday, writing, 'how about the human race?' The comment appeared to stem from Tuberville's decision to continue his hold on military nominations over the Pentagon's abortion policy—a move that has left hundreds of crucial leadership positions unfulfilled. The policy pays for Department of Defense personnel's out-of-state travel for reproductive services, including in-vitro fertilization and abortion.
Hayden signed an open letter in August alongside dozens of retired military officials criticizing Tuberville's hold. 'Risking our military's planning and preparedness and our national security to make a political point is far out of bounds,' the letter said in part. 'The world is too dangerous to cede our leadership, which is why we urge Senator Tuberville to swiftly end his blockade and to respect our nation's service members and their families.
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