The secretary of the Navy said Sen. Tommy Tuberville is playing 'Russian roulette with the very lives of our service members' by stopping military confirmations

Wed, 09/06/2023 - 11:02

Senate Tommy Tuberville — Sen. Tommy Tuberville speaks to reporters in the Senate subway at the US Capitol on July 10, 2023
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Since March, GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville has blocked more than 300 military promotions.
On Tuesday, three military secretaries spoke out against his decision in a CNN appearance.
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro accused Tuberville of aiding China with his block.

The secretary of the Navy said that GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville is risking the lives of servicemembers by halting the promotions and confirmations of hundreds of military officers.