GOP Senator Refers Ex-CIA Director to US Capitol Police Over ‘Assassination’ Post

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville responded to a recent attack on him amid the Israel-Hamas crisis.
GOP Senator Refers Ex-CIA Director to US Capitol Police Over ‘Assassination’ Post
Former CIA Director Michael Hayden (Ret.) testifies during a hearing before Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington on Aug. 4, 2015. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) responded to a social media post from a former CIA director that suggested he be removed “from the human race” by referring the comment to the U.S. Capitol Police.

This week, former CIA Director Michael Hayden responded to an X post that read: “Should Tommy Tuberville be removed from his committee? Yes or No?” Mr. Hayden responded by asking: “How about the human race?”
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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