GoKawiilSen. Tuberville's furry-pilot claims spark viral backlash, partial confirmation from fandom members
Senator Tommy Tuberville claimed on the Senate floor that many airline pilots, flight attendants and air traffic controllers are furries, citing a viral audio clip of pilots making animal noises over the radio as evidence, despite no proof those pilots were part of the fandom. The remarks drew mockery from figures like Jimmy Kimmel and The Daily Show, but several self-identified furries working in aviation said the community does have a notable presence in their field.