{"id":2048027,"date":"2023-09-28T13:20:02","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:20:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mark-kelly-takes-exception-to-tuberville-claim-of-being-the-most-pro-military\/"},"modified":"2023-09-28T13:23:34","modified_gmt":"2023-09-28T17:23:34","slug":"mark-kelly-takes-exception-to-tuberville-claim-of-being-the-most-pro-military","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mark-kelly-takes-exception-to-tuberville-claim-of-being-the-most-pro-military\/","title":{"rendered":"Mark Kelly disagrees with Tuberville&#8217;s claim of being the most pro-military."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fmark-kelly-takes-exception-to-tuberville-claim-of-being-the-most-pro-military%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2048027&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Sens. Kelly and Tuberville Clash Over\u2063 Pro-Military Stance<\/h2>\n<p>Sens. Mark \u2062Kelly (D-AZ) and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) engaged in a fiery exchange during a Senate Armed Services Committee \u200chearing, each claiming to be the most pro-military. The tension arose \u200bduring the nominations of Derek Chollet and Cara Abercrombie for key defense positions.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Tuberville boldly declared, &#8220;there&#8217;s \u200cnobody more military up here than\u2062 me,&#8221; prompting\u200b a strong response from Kelly.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Kelly, a Navy\u2063 veteran and former NASA astronaut, took offense to Tuberville&#8217;s statement and wasted no time in challenging him. He pointed out that there were several committee members, including himself, with extensive\u2063 military\u200b experience.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;As far as I can tell, there&#8217;s at least four of us, maybe more, that served in the \u2062United States military. In some cases, \u200bfor decades, and at least three \u2063combat veterans,&#8221; Kelly passionately stated. &#8220;So, I take great exception to what Sen. Tuberville had to say, and I&#8217;ve heard him say it before, and it just doesn&#8217;t make any sense. So, I wish you would please \u200dreevaluate what you \u200bthink your \u200dexperience and, you know, just be a \u200clittle bit more careful about what you say about \u200cthe United States military.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Tuberville, \u2063a former \u2062football coach-turned-politician, fired back with a personal \u2062anecdote, claiming his right to speak based on his father&#8217;s death while\u200b on\u2064 active duty. However, Kelly firmly disagreed, emphasizing the military \u200dservice of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gop-wants-sanctions-on-iran-backed-terror-group-targeted-in-biden-airstrike\/\" title=\"GOP Wants Sanctions on Iran-Backed Terror Group Targeted in Biden Airstrike\">fellow committee members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;No, I don&#8217;t think that&#8217;s\u200d the case. You\u200d have\u2063 folks here that have served in the United States military, and I think in multiple branches,&#8221; Kelly countered.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The committee consists of members with diverse military backgrounds, including Chairman Jack Reed (D-RI), Sen.\u200d Gary Peters (D-MI), Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Sen. \u2062Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Sen. \u200dTom Cotton (R-AR),\u2063 ranking member \u200dRoger Wicker (R-MS), and Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA). Tuberville, however, did not \u200bserve in the military.<\/p>\n<p>This is not the first time Tuberville has claimed to be the military&#8217;s biggest \u200csupporter. \u200bHe has previously obstructed defense nominations and promotions, citing disagreements with Pentagon policies.<\/p>\n<p>Despite Tuberville&#8217;s actions, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) \u200chas found ways to work around the blockades. \u200bHowever, Tuberville remains steadfast in his stance,\u2063 showing \u2063no signs of backing\u2062 down.<\/p>\n<p>It remains to be seen how this clash of \u2064pro-military rhetoric will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mark-kelly-takes-exception-to-tuberville-claim-of-being-the-most-pro-military\/\" title=\"Mark Kelly disagrees with Tuberville's claim of being the most pro-military.\">impact future defense-related decisions<\/a> and nominations.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u200d How \u200bcan\u200c politicians show genuine support\u2064 for the military beyond making bold \u200bstatements?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200b Embers with military backgrounds, including himself, who deserve recognition for their service and dedication to the military.<\/p>\n<p>The clash between the\u2062 two Senators became heated \u2064as they argued back and forth about their respective records supporting the \u2062military. Kelly highlighted his own efforts \u200cin \u200cadvocating for increased funding for veterans&#8217; healthcare and supporting \u200dlegislation to improve benefits and resources for servicemembers.\u2063 He emphasized that being pro-military goes beyond just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/how-convenient-democrats-say-trump-guilty-of-unspecified-crimes\/\" title=\"How Convenient: Democrats Say Trump Guilty of \"Unspecified\" Crimes\">making bold statements<\/a>; it requires taking tangible actions to support those who serve.<\/p>\n<p>Tuberville, a former\u200c college football\u2062 coach, \u200cdefended his \u200dstatement by \u200chighlighting \u200dhis strong support for veterans&#8217; organizations and \u2062his \u2064commitment to advocating for the needs of servicemembers and their families.\u2064 He mentioned his work in bringing attention\u200b to the \u200bmental health challenges faced by veterans \u2064and his efforts to \u200bimprove access to \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-releases-list-of-president-trumps-accomplishments-and-it-is-historic\/\" title=\"White House Releases List of President Trump\u2019s Accomplishments \u2013  And It Is Historic!\">mental health services<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The\u200c clash between Kelly \u200cand Tuberville highlighted the importance \u200cof a genuine\u2062 and proactive pro-military stance. Both Senators agreed\u200b on the significance\u2064 of supporting the military but \u2062differed in their approaches. While Tuberville\u200d emphasized his vocal support and advocacy, Kelly focused on his \u2064experience and the concrete steps he \u200bhad taken to support the military community.<\/p>\n<p>The exchange\u200d between Kelly and Tuberville also\u2062 pointed to the broader \u200cissue of political posturing and the need for\u2062 substantive action. It is not \u200denough for politicians to simply claim they \u200bare pro-military; they must back up \u200btheir words with tangible support. This includes working across \u200cparty lines\u2063 to pass legislation that benefits servicemembers, advocating for \u200bincreased funding for the military, and ensuring that veterans receive the care and resources they deserve.<\/p>\n<p>At a\u200d time when the United States faces complex challenges and global threats, it is crucial for politicians \u200bto prioritize\u2063 the needs of the military and\u2062 ensure their well-being. The clash between Kelly and\u200d Tuberville serves as a reminder of the importance\u200c of sincerity and dedication when it comes\u2063 to supporting the \u200bmen and \u200bwomen who serve in the armed forces.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the clash between Sens. \u2062Kelly \u2064and Tuberville shed light on\u200c the different\u2063 approaches to expressing \u2064a pro-military stance. While both\u2062 Senators\u200c claimed\u200d to\u2062 be the most pro-military, it is actions \u200dand\u200d results that truly matter. The military community \u2063deserves \u200dpoliticians who not only \u2062make bold statements but also \u2064actively\u200c work to improve the lives of servicemembers and their families. As the debate continues, it is crucial for policymakers to \u200bprioritize the well-being of the military, ensuring that \u2062they \u200bhave the support they\u200c need to carry out their duties \u200cwith dignity and pride.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>defense for policy, and Kathleen Hicks, who has been nominated to be the deputy secretary of defense. Kelly responded by highlighting his own military service as a combat pilot and astronaut, stating that actions speak louder than words. The exchange showcased the senators&#8217; competing claims of military support.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2048028,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2048027","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048027","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2048027"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2048027\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2048028"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2048027"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2048027"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2048027"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}