Veterans of the U.S. military are divided over a decision by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) to block the rapid processing of military promotions and nominations. One group of 5,000 veterans has come out in support of Mr. Tuberville, while another veterans group has launched an ad campaign in the senator’s home state, accusing him of jeopardizing national security.
In December, Mr. Tuberville announced he would block the Senate from approving large batches of military nominations after the Biden administration adopted a policy to fund travel and leave for military service members who elect to get an abortion but are legally constrained in the states in which they’re stationed. The Department of Defense (DOD) adopted this abortion policy last year after numerous U.S. states began constraining abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization….