Santorum says he ‘misspoke’ after backlash over comments about Native Americans

Published May 4, 2021 12:55pm ET



Conservative commentator Rick Santorum said he “misspoke” after receiving accusations that he whitewashed the treatment and contributions of Native Americans.

Santorum, the 62-year-old former Pennsylvania senator, addressed the backlash that stemmed from his comments April 23 in front of Young America’s Foundation.

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