Tennessee Republican admits sending unsolicited nude photos

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 28 Oct, 13:08 · Archive

A Tennessee Republican running for Congress has admitted sending unsolicited nude photos, describing them as 'youthful indiscretions' despite being 53 at the time.

Brent Taylor, a 58-year-old Tennessee Republican state senator, has admitted sending unsolicited nude photographs after the allegations were reported by the Nashville Scene. He is currently running for reelection to the state Senate while also competing in a tight race for the U.S. House in Tennessee's 9th District.

Taylor initially dismissed the scandal as 'youthful indiscretions', stating: 'As I near 60 years old, the expiration date has come and gone on any of my youthful indiscretions.' However, one nude photo was reportedly sent as recently as 2021, when Taylor was 53 years old.

Taylor confirmed he sent the photos but said they were all to only one woman. He stated that his wife is aware of the matter and has forgiven him. 'My god and my wife have forgiven me, and I would consider everyone else doing the same,' he said. He added that he expected Tennessee voters to focus on other issues, saying they 'aren't concerned about my family or this type of past nonsense.'

How it is being reported

• Tennessee lawmaker blames sending unsolicited nudes on ‘youthful indiscretions’ — at 53“As I near 60 years old, the expiration date has come and gone on any of my youthful indiscretions,” Brent Taylor said, ignoring the fact that the allegations involved nudes he sent when age 53.New York Post · 28 Oct, 12:58
• Married Trump pick admits sending nude photos as 58-year-old scrambles to explain 'youthful indiscretions' and a forgiving wifeA 58-year-old Tennessee Republican running for a House seat is blaming his 'youthful indiscretions' for sending unsolicited nude photos, with one as recently as five years ago.Daily Mail · 27 Oct, 20:43

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