Senator Tuberville targets ‘furry’ pilots in speech attacking transgender people
Senator Tommy Tuberville spoke on the Senate floor criticizing transgender people and "furries," claiming that transgender people are becoming violent and that airline pilots could have what he called a "deranged fetish" for dressing as animals. His speech lasted nearly twenty minutes and characterized these groups as having mental illness. The speech was widely covered by news outlets, with different headlines emphasizing different aspects of his remarks.
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2 developments- Sep 23Senator Tuberville targets ‘furry’ pilots in speech attacking transgender people
- Sep 25Only right-leaning coverage:'Furries' flying the plane? The truth behind Sen. Tuberville's viral clip about this 'deranged fetish'
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2 viewpointsSen. Tommy Tuberville Calls Trans People “Deranged” and Rants About Furry Pilots in Bizarre Speech
Sen. Tommy Tuberville calls trans people 'deranged' and rants about furry pilots in bizarre speech