DeSantis Backs Tuberville's Ongoing Block of Military Promotions Over Pentagon Abortion Policy
- Tuberville is blocking military officer promotions over objections to the Pentagon paying for troops' abortion-related travel.
- Despite Pentagon warnings, Tuberville remains firm in blocking nearly 300 promotions for over 5 months.
- Schumer offered a vote to repeal the policy, but Tuberville insists the policy itself must change.
- Potential presidential candidate DeSantis voiced support for Tuberville's actions and would revoke the policy if elected.
- The Pentagon argues the holds are negatively impacting military readiness and national security.