Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall criticizes Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) for obstructing hundreds of military promotions. Kendall expresses concern that Tuberville, who lacks military experience and is new to public service, fails to comprehend the negative impact his actions have on the military’s operations and personnel. Tuberville’s block on promotions is in protest of the Pentagon’s policies regarding paid leave and abortion-related travel costs for service members. Kendall, alongside Army Secretary Christine Wormuth and Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro, recently authored an op-ed in The Washington Post, highlighting the challenges of having acting officials without the necessary authorities making decisions that impact the military’s competitiveness.
In response, Tuberville remains firm in his stance, declaring that if he truly believed he was harming the military, he would not be holding the promotions. Kendall, describing the blockade as unprecedented, emphasizes the importance of filling newly vacated positions within the military and expresses concern for the families affected by the disruption caused by the hold. He compares Tuberville’s actions to throwing a wrench into the Department of Defense’s operations.
Kendall is not the only critic of Tuberville’s actions, as retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark also voices concern to Acosta, stating that the senator’s hold on promotions poses a national security problem. Clark suggests taking strong action, such as cutting off federal programs to Alabama and informing Senate leadership, particularly Mitch McConnell, that their state’s programs may also be at risk if they fail to address the issue. Clark emphasizes the need to play hardball in this situation.
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