As liberal groups plan rallies opposing President Donald Trump’s upcoming commencement speech at the University of Alabama, Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., called for unity Tuesday on Newsmax, saying America must act as a team, regardless of party lines.

Appearing on “American Agenda,” Tuberville urged Americans to put country over party days ahead of Trump’s scheduled Thursday address in Tuscaloosa while criticizing Democrats for opposing Trump’s upcoming speech.

His comments came in response to growing backlash from campus groups, particularly the University of Alabama College Democrats, which released a statement denouncing Trump’s invitation.

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