Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) has recently come under fire for making inflammatory remarks related to race, with even his own brother now expressing his disapproval.
On Friday, the musician Charles Tuberville, who has reportedly played with BB King, Leon Russell, Johnny Winter, Delbert McClinton and other stars, led to Facebook to condemn his brother-in-law.
“Due to your recent statements promoting racial stereotyping, white nationalism and other controversial issues, I feel compelled to distance myself from your ignorant and hate-filled rants.” wrote the singer.
“I do NOT agree with any of the vile rhetoric that comes out of his mouth,” he added. “Please don’t confuse my brother with me. Thank you.”
The social media post, which had received hundreds of likes and other reactions as of Wednesday afternoon, came shortly after the Alabama Republican He suggested on a podcast that inner-city teachers can’t read or write, a comment that drew accusations of racism
And earlier this month, the senator defended the idea of white nationalists serving in the military, saying Birmingham radio station WBHM that they deserve the “chance to make this country better” just like every other American.
Tommy Tuberville also faced pushback last year for comments on reparations for the descendants of enslaved people.
HuffPost reached out to the senator for comment but did not immediately hear back.
