Senator Tuberville’s Blockade of Military Promotions Threatens National Security, Warns Biden Administration

The United States is facing a potential national security crisis as Senator Tommy Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, continues to block hundreds of military promotions over a Pentagon abortion policy.

President Joe Biden and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have both denounced the blockade as “totally irresponsible” and “bizarre”. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat from Illinois and a member of the Armed Services Committee, has also criticized the move, saying it will jeopardize the U.S.’ ability to lead the free world.

Tuberville has been blocking the confirmations of over 250 general and flag officers for the Pentagon that have come before the Senate. This has left the Marine Corps without a confirmed leader for the first time in 164 years.

The Pentagon policy in question provides paid time off and reimburses travel costs for service members and dependents seeking abortions. Tuberville has cited his objection to this policy as the reason for his blockade.

The situation has become increasingly dire, with Sullivan warning that “we are very soon not going to have a chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or a chief of Naval Operations” if the blockade continues.

It remains to be seen how the situation will be resolved, but it is clear that the blockade is having a significant impact on the U.S. military and its ability to protect the nation.