In another example of how much contempt the “Deep State” has for Republicans in power, U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville became the target of a shocking comment suggesting he be removed from the “human race.”

And that came from none other than a retired US intelligence official, who also took a shot at the “MAGAnuts” who criticized his take.

Former CIA and NSA Director Gen. Michael Hayden previously called Tuberville an “idiot” and a “racist.” But on Monday, he ramped up his rhetoric by seeming to call for the assassination of the Alabama Republican who has created a backlog in filling leadership positions after he announced he would hold on bulk confirmations of military nominations because of the Pentagon’s abortion policy.

After one social media user on X (formerly Twitter) asked if Tuberville should be “removed from his committee,” Hayden responded, “How about the human race?”

How about the human race? https://t.co/UCGCfF1lA3

— Gen Michael Hayden (@GenMhayden) October 10, 2023

“Former CIA Director Michael Hayden calls for the assassination of Sen. Tuberville because the senator is performing desperately needed oversight of the U.S. Military,” The Federalist’s Mollie Hemingway tweeted.

She was not alone in condemning the former CIA chief for seeming to call for the assassination of a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee.

Former CIA Director Michael Hayden calls for the assassination of Sen. Tuberville because the senator is performing desperately needed oversight of the U.S. Military. Hayden, a renowned civil liberties violator, promoted the Biden laptop coverup and the Russia collusion scam. pic.twitter.com/MpwOSxJkPj

— Mollie (@MZHemingway) October 10, 2023

Rather than backtrack after being torched online, Hayden doubled down with a follow-up tweet on Tuesday.

“I was surprised to wake up this morning and discover that many MAGAnuts had lost their minds over my suggestion that ‘Coach’ Tuberville not be considered a member of the human race,” Hayden tweeted. “I stand by that view. I’m wishing you all a nice day even the intransigent Tommy Tuberville.”

I was surprised to wake up this morning and discover that many MAGAnuts had lost their minds over my suggestion that “Coach” Tuberville not be considered a member of the human race. I stand by that view. I’m wishing you all a nice day even the intransigent Tommy Tuberville.

— Gen Michael Hayden (@GenMhayden) October 10, 2023

Hayden, who was part of the infamous letter by former intelligence officials discrediting the New York Post’s story on Hunter Biden’s laptop, was met with deserved backlash online.

Sorry what? https://t.co/5nYT5aX9Or

— Stephen L. Miller (@redsteeze) October 10, 2023

former CIA director hayden (torture enthusiast and left-wing hero) is seen here wishing for the death of a sitting US senator, Tommy Tuberville. Interesting to note how Tuberville enrages the establishment, both left and right. Back in April, Fox News blacklisted Tuberville after… https://t.co/KTnHexK2el

— Gregg Re (@gregg_re) October 10, 2023

The former head of the CIA just threatened to kill a United States Senator. pic.twitter.com/onszSxde3b

— Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) October 10, 2023

Them: The media and the deep state are not out to get Republicans, that’s a conspiracy theory

CNN National Security Analyst And Former Head Of The CIA Michael Hayden: Tommy Tuberville should be assassinated pic.twitter.com/mig8jma8Lg

— Logan Dobson (@LoganDobson) October 10, 2023

Wow. I am glad my son isn’t joining the military if people like you are in charge.

— Matthew Marsden (@matthewdmarsden) October 10, 2023

With “generals” like you no wonder this country doesn’t win wars.

— Dana Loesch (@DLoesch) October 10, 2023

Reminder @GenMhayden ran the NSA that taped and tracked phone conversations of US citizens without a warrant. https://t.co/Aez6ANDp4b

— Andrew Young – TANSTAAFL Curmudgeon (@NucMM1retired) October 10, 2023

You’re calling for the extermination of your political enemies here.

— Aldous Huxley’s Ghost™ (@AF632) October 10, 2023

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