The brother of U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville is speaking out on social media, saying he is “compelled to distance” himself from some of the lawmaker’s recent statements.

“Due to recent statements by him promoting racial stereotypes, white nationalism and other various controversial topics, I feel compelled to distance myself from his ignorant, hateful rants,” Charles Tuberville stated in a Facebook post.

“What I’m trying to say is that, I DO NOT agree with any of the vile rhetoric coming out of his mouth. Please don’t confuse my brother with me. Thanks, Charles Tuberville.”

Attempts to reach Tuberville’s office for comment were not immediately successful.

Tommy Tuberville has been criticized in recent weeks for several comments.

In an interview with WBHM in Birmingham, when asked if he believed white nationalists should be allowed to serve in the military, Tuberville said in referring to the Biden administration, “They call them that. I call them Americans.”

During a 90-minute interview last week with Donald Trump Jr. on his streaming show, “Triggered,” Tuberville said of teachers in inner city schools, ““I don’t know whether they can read and write.”

Tuberville’s office later said he was referring specifically to schools in the Baltimore area, and that “as a Coach and a mentor unlocking opportunity for young people for 40 years, he watched a marked decline in our education system and found it deeply alarming.”

Tuberville has also been criticized in recent months for placing a hold on promotion or reassignment of almost 200 military officers in response to a Defense Department policy to cover travel expenses and paid leave for military personnel who travel for abortion services.

The policy would fund those expenses for personnel stationed in states, such as Alabama, where abortion access is restricted. Tuberville has said he objects because Congress did not approve the use of taxpayer money.

According to his website, Charles Tuberville is a singer/songwriter/guitar player based in Tulsa, Okla. who has been part of its music scene since the 1970s.

Over his career, he’s played with Leon Russell, Freddie King, Bobby Keys, Johnny Winter, Delbert McClinton, Jimmy Vivino, Kenny Neal, B.B. King and others.