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Sen. Tuberville Calls Islam a "Cult," Criticizes Muslim Immigrants

4/16/2026

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) labeled Islam a "cult" and claimed Muslim immigrants are "taking over" during an interview on The Benny Show.
He argued that Muslims should reject their home countries upon arriving in the United States.
Tuberville criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), saying she does not represent America.
He advocated a law requiring lawmakers to be born in the United States and proposed removing those who oppose American values.

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) labeled Islam a "cult" and claimed Muslim immigrants are "taking over" during an interview on The Benny Show.
He argued that Muslims should reject their home countries upon arriving in the United States.
Tuberville criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), saying she does not represent America.
He advocated a law requiring lawmakers to be born in the United States and proposed removing those who oppose American values.