Marine Corps Is Leaderless For First Time Since 1850s—Here's Why
ForbesJul 26, 2023
The Facts
US Pres. Joe Biden on Thursday accused Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) of “jeopardizing US security” by blocking hundreds of military nominations, including the nominee for the next Joint Chiefs of Staff, the top military position.
Tuberville began blocking confirmations to high-ranking Pentagon positions in March in protest of a Dept. of Defense (DoD) policy that uses taxpayer dollars to pay for service members’ abortion costs.
The Spin
Democratic narrative
Tuberville is taking his political games too far. The US cannot afford to be understaffed because one man wants to make a point about abortion, and it’s time for Tuberville and other Republicans, who boast about their support for US servicemen and women, to make sure the country is protected by a fully staffed military.
Republican narrative
The Biden administration isn’t concerned with national security in relation to Tuberville’s objections; it’s most worried about pushing its radical abortion agenda. Taxpayers shouldn't be funding abortions, and Tuberville is standing up for Americans who don’t want to pay for anti-life procedures.