In big news for his campaign to become the next Chief Justice of Alabama, Brian Taylor announced today that he is being funded by Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn, President Donald Trump's first National Security Adviser, and Save America PAC. The political group “Veterans for Trump'' has announced that he has been inaugurated. , both support him.

“I wholeheartedly support brian taylor To the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Alabama,” said Lt. Gen. Flynn. “brian He is exactly the kind of leader and judge this country needs in such an important position right now. ”

“Throughout brianDuring his 22 years of military and personal service, he has demonstrated a steadfast dedication to upholding the rule of law and protecting and defending the Constitution. ”

Mr. Flynn said Mr. Taylor champions true conservative values.

“He will lead the court with integrity and apply the law as written. Please feel free to give us your full support.” brian taylor I urge the Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court to do the same for you. ”

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The pro-Trump leadership of veterans touted Taylor's rejection of any political role.

“brian We will govern by law, not politics, and will stop the weaponized use of our justice system against conservatives,” declared Stan Fitzgerald, president of the Trump Veterans Association/Veterans for America First. did.

In response, Taylor expressed his deep appreciation for the support of General Flynn and his fellow veterans.

“I am grateful for General Flynn's support and am extremely humbled to have received such overwhelming support from my fellow veterans.” taylor Said. “As Chief Justice, I will continue to be a freedom fighter, defending the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution and opposing the weaponization of our courts for political or personal gain.”

“I apply the law as written, uphold the Constitution, and will never legislate my own agenda in court.”

Since entering the race, Taylor has made expanding veterans treatment courts a major focus of his campaign.

“Some courts in Alabama are doing a great job using the Veterans Treatment Court model to help connect veterans in need with services that are already available.” taylor He explained. “Too many veterans have fallen through the cracks of the justice system. The VTC program is proven to avoid unnecessary incarceration and put veterans on the path to success.”

“Every county should have one.”

An Iraq War veteran, Taylor is a former military prosecutor and former Army judge trial attorney. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Iraq from 2003 to 2004.

Austin Shipley is a staff writer at Yellowhammer News.