Warren apologizes for her ‘incorrect identification as Native’ after pressure from tribes

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren responded to a group of Native American tribes that had urged her to disavow more pointedly her past claims about being of Native American descent.

The Massachusetts Democrat had for years alleged that she had Native American heritage. A DNA test she released in 2018 revealed “strong evidence” that she had a Native American ancestor six to 10 generations ago. The small percentage led to backlash from Native American groups that argued there are legal requirements for tribal citizenship.

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