Haley Criticizes Tuberville for Blocking Military Confirmations Over Abortion Policy

Nikki Haley said it was a "mistake" to use military families as "political pawns" in response to Sen. Tuberville's holds on military officer confirmations.
Tuberville's holds are to protest the Pentagon's new abortion travel reimbursement policy, which he argues violates the Hyde Amendment.
Haley blamed the Department of Justice for the reimbursement policy and vowed to end it as president.
Haley suggested the Senate vote on each military member's confirmation individually, breaking tradition.
Haley said the Department of Defense started this issue and Congress should fix it by voting individually.

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