▼ Bad look for Tuberville
Sen. Tommy Tuberville Goes On A Tear About Furries Flocking To The Airline Industry
Tuberville’s speech about furries in aviation drew criticism, and he later defended his comments.

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Published Sep 25, 2026
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville spoke on the Senate floor about furries working in aviation, claiming they posed a concern for airline safety. After criticism and mockery, he defended his remarks on social media but later acknowledged there probably were not many of them.
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Senator whose Senate-floor remarks about furries in aviation prompted criticism and ridicule.
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Doug Jones
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Former senator and Tuberville’s Democratic opponent in Alabama’s governor’s race who criticized the speech.
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