Tuberville Draws Criticism for Claiming Military is 'Not Equal Opportunity,' Blocking Nominations Over Abortion Policy
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Sen. Tommy Tuberville said the U.S. military is "not an equal-opportunity employer." The military actually is one by law.
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Tuberville objected to Air Force Gen. Charles Brown's nomination for Joint Chiefs chairman, citing Brown's comments on race.
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Tuberville compared the military to a football team, saying different groups can't work together.
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He blocked military nominations due to objections to the Pentagon's abortion policies.
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Tuberville said the military is becoming "too political" and this could hurt readiness.