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Air Force base defends itself from claims of political bias over conservative rally warning

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By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH
Associated Press

The Minot Air Force Base in North Dakota is defending itself from claims of political bias after an unofficial message cautioning airmen to not attend a conservative political rally began circulating on social media. At issue is the Dakota Patriot Rally, an event held Friday featuring a pro-Trump group known as Turning Point Action. A message that was re-posted to a public Facebook page and was purported to be from base leadership warned that the speaker was from an “alt-right organization.” The base later said there was no issue with military members participating as long as they complied with regulations such as not wearing their uniforms.

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