The Pentagon says there are 301 generals and admirals whose nominations have been placed in limbo because of an indefinite “hold” by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, who wants the military to change its policy of reimbursing servicemembers for travel to get reproductive care, including abortions.

By the end of the year, the Pentagon says that number could swell to 650 generals and admirals who need Senate confirmation before they can assume their jobs. Any single senator can put a hold on nominations under Senate rules.

  • Methylchloroisothiazolinone@sh.itjust.works
    471·
    1 year ago

    Remember when they denied obamas supreme court picks so they could pack the court with loyalists when a republican became president? We are living in an ongoing coup attempt. Imagine the next big push in the coup once they force through another fascist president and after theyve packed all command positions in the military with loyalists. This has nothing to do with the lgbtq smokescreen theyre attempting. This is about packing the military the way theyve been packing courts.