U.S. Senate candidate Jared Hudson responded over the weekend to attack ads from a Washington, D.C. political action committee (PAC), claiming he's "working against Trump."
The ad by American Values First PAC also claims Hudson is "wrong for Alabama." It cites an April article by 1819 News where Hudson says, "The filibuster right now is the only shield that we have if you're not in the majority. I believe keeping the filibuster is good, but this is the change that we have to make. We have to end the silent filibuster and the zombie filibuster. Senators can't just signal to filibuster and then not show up."
Hudson said in a statement that the PAC's negative ads were a response to his momentum in the race. The Republican primary is on May 19.
"I guess we've got the political insiders a little nervous," Hudson said. "You can always tell when your message is resonating because suddenly the shady outside groups start spending money on ridiculous attack ads."
Hudson said the ad says more about Washington politics than it does about his campaign.
"This is the kind of stuff people hate about politics," Hudson said. "Outside groups most Alabama voters have never even heard of show up, twist the facts around, and hope nobody notices. It'd almost be funny if it wasn't so predictable."
Hudson also pushed back on claims in the ad attacking him on crime and public safety.
"I'm a Homeland Security Investigations task force officer and an Alabama sheriff's deputy," Hudson said. "So the idea that I'm somehow weak on crime doesn't even pass the laugh test. It defies common sense, and honestly, it's insulting to Alabama voters who are smart enough to see through this nonsense."
Hudson reiterated his support for strong border security and the SAVE Act.
"My position is pretty simple," Hudson said. "Secure the border—Deport criminal illegal aliens. Put Americans first. And yes — only American citizens should vote in American elections. That's why I support the SAVE Act. Apparently, saying things that normal people agree with has the insiders in Washington panicking.
Hudson continued, "The more our campaign grows, the more nonsense like this we're going to see. That's fine. While they focus on attack ads, I'm going to keep talking to Alabama voters about the issues that actually matter."
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