Widow of Airman Killed in Iran War Posts Vote for Democrat Doug Jones
Summary
Libby Klinner, whose husband Air Force Maj. John “Alex” Klinner died in a KC-135 crash in western Iraq on March 12, said she voted for Democrat Doug Jones in Alabama’s governor’s race and for other candidates she believes share her late husband’s values. In an Instagram post, she called for an end to the Iran conflict and criticized the Trump administration’s treatment of military members.Key Facts
- Libby Klinner said she voted for Doug Jones over Republican Tommy Tuberville in Alabama’s governor’s race.
- Klinner said she chose candidates who support ending the Iran conflict, public schools, affordable health care and working across party lines.
- She said her late husband did not support Tuberville and had criticized the Trump administration.
- Air Force Maj. John “Alex” Klinner died on March 12 when a KC-135 crashed in western Iraq.
- The Defense Department identified five other Air Force personnel who died in the crash: Capt. Ariana G. Savino, Tech. Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, Capt. Seth R. Koval, Capt. Curtis J. Angst and Tech. Sgt. Tyler H. Simmons.
- The article reports that Trump called the Iran conflict “small potatoes” on September 4, while noting that 18 U.S. service members had died.
- Doug Jones’ campaign thanked Klinner for her support in a reply on Instagram.
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