Biden criticizes Tuberville’s Pentagon delay as ‘strange’.

President Biden Takes a Stand Against Senator Tuberville’s Obstruction

During a recent fundraiser in California, President Joe Biden didn’t hold back when addressing Senator Tommy Tuberville’s efforts to halt Department of Defense nominations. Referring to Tuberville as a “former football coach from Alabama,” Biden expressed his disbelief at the senator’s actions.

A Battle Over Abortion Policy

At the heart of the dispute is the DOD’s new policy regarding travel and time off for servicewomen seeking abortions. This policy, announced in October, has faced opposition from Tuberville, who argues that it exceeds the department’s authority and violates the law.

Tuberville’s response has been to block all DOD officer nominees and promotions, causing significant delays and frustration in the process. The Pentagon has raised concerns about the impact on military readiness, but Tuberville remains steadfast in his stance.

“If my colleague cared about military readiness, maybe we’d go after more of the ridiculous policies that have led to our lowest recruitment numbers in decades. But my hold does send a message that the secretary is not — and I repeat, not — above the law. And he cannot ignore lawmakers who are demanding his organization abide by law,” Tuberville said in March.

By objecting to nominees and highlighting the issue of the controversial abortion policy, Tuberville aims to hold the military accountable and ensure a focus on national defense. His protest has gained support from numerous Republican senators and House representatives.

A United Front

Joining Tuberville in his efforts are Senators Mike Lee, Roger Marshall, Deb Fischer, John Thune, Ted Budd, Mike Rounds, Steve Daines, Marco Rubio, and Joni Ernst. House Republicans, including Representatives Barry Moore, Michael Cloud, Dan Bishop, Mike Johnson, and Chip Roy, have also expressed their support.

The Washington Examiner has reached out to Tuberville’s office for further comment on the matter.