Senator Tuberville Digs In on Blocking 300-Plus US Military Promotions

Quarrel is over ‘woke’ commanders, not only abortion: staff
Civilian military leaders plea for end to block on promotions

Tommy Tuberville
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By Peter Martin and Roxana Tiron

September 5, 2023 at 8:00 AM EDT

Updated on

September 5, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT

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Tommy Tuberville is digging deeper on his single-senator blockade, which has already stalled 301 US military promotions, with aides saying his complaint now is compounded by liberal “woke” sentiment among officers in line for top jobs in addition to his previous crusade against the Pentagon’s abortion policies.

The Alabama Republican’s “hold” on Senate confirmation votes could extend to as many as 650 promotions by year-end if it continues, drawing warnings of damage to the nation’s military readiness by three civilian military leaders.