Allen West was backed by the Tea Party in November 's election . `` But what you must understand , if I am speaking the truth , I am not going to stop speaking the truth . Islamic scholars accused West of making anti - Muslim comments . West , an Iraq War veteran , has made controversial comments about Islam . He has been seen in a bulletproof vest , has refused to carry concealed weapons .
Allen West was backed by the Tea Party in November 's election . Islamic scholars accused West of making anti - Muslim comments . West , an Iraq War veteran , has made controversial comments about Islam . He has been seen in a bulletproof vest , has refused to carry concealed weapons .