Tyler Cherry, White House communications official, apologizes for past tweets comparing police to 'slave patrols'. Cherry's past tweets resurfaced, prompting controversy. He confirmed the authenticity of the tweets but stated they do not reflect his current views. Some tweets were deleted, sparking further scrutiny.
Key Points
Tyler Cherry apologized for past tweets comparing police to 'slave patrols'
Cherry confirmed authenticity of tweets but stated they do not reflect his current views
Controversy arose after Cherry's promotion to Associate Communications Director in the Biden administration
Pros
Acknowledged and apologized for past controversial tweets
Expressed support for the current Administration's agenda
Cons
Past tweets comparing police to 'slave patrols' sparked controversy
Authenticity of screenshots couldn't be independently verified