28

The blockade of Pentagon nominees by Senator Tommy Tuberville has left the Marine Corps without a confirmed leader for the first time in 164 years. Marine Corps Commandant General David Berger retired on Monday, leaving Acting Commandant General Eric Smith to lead the Marines until he is confirmed. The last time the Marines had an acting commandant was in 1859. Tuberville's hold is affecting key military leaders and nominees, prompting concern from the White House and Pentagon. However, Tuberville argues his block does not affect national security or military readiness. He will only lift the hold if the Pentagon's abortion policy is formalized in law or dropped.

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[-] Powderhorn@beehaw.org 6 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Beau of the Fifth Column's take is a really good explainer on why this is more important than it may appear.

this post was submitted on 10 Jul 2023
28 points (100.0% liked)

Politics

10183 readers
310 users here now

In-depth political discussion from around the world; if it's a political happening, you can post it here.


Guidelines for submissions:

These guidelines will be enforced on a know-it-when-I-see-it basis.


Subcommunities on Beehaw:


This community's icon was made by Aaron Schneider, under the CC-BY-NC-SA 4.0 license.

founded 2 years ago
MODERATORS