Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) offered a scathing review of President Joe Biden’s debate performance, claiming it highlighted the control of the deep state over the U.S. government. Speaking on Mobile, AL radio’s FM Talk 106.5, Tuberville criticized Biden and pointed to a shadowy group of influential figures as the true leaders.

“You never knew how bad it was going to be, but it couldn’t have been worse for Joe Biden,” Tuberville remarked, asserting that the American public was the ultimate loser of the night. He suggested that figures such as the Obamas, Clintons, Schumer, and Pelosi have been manipulating the presidency, with Biden acting merely as their puppet.

“Somebody behind the scenes like the Obamas, the Clintons, Schumer, and Pelosi, they’re running our country and Joe Biden has been a puppet president,” Tuberville continued. He argued that this has been the case for the past several years, and Biden’s performance was just a more pronounced example of his declining leadership.

Tuberville commended Donald Trump for his debate tactics, noting that Trump’s ability to refrain from interrupting and maintain a calm demeanor worked to his advantage. “President Trump did a good job of pretty much using facial expressions and staying out of the way,” Tuberville said, adding that the debate rules played in Trump’s favor.

Looking ahead, Tuberville expressed uncertainty about the Democratic Party’s next steps, suggesting they are in a crisis mode following Biden’s poor performance. He emphasized the need for the American people to be aware of what he describes as deep state influence over the government. “The American people just need to understand the deep state is running this country. And they’re going to continue to do it if the Democratic Party and the RINOs of this country keep electing them,” Tuberville warned.