Another Republican senator is blocking a handful of military promotions, now for championing diversity

Fri, 12/08/2023 - 11:31

sen. eric schmitt missouri — Sen. Eric Schmitt speaks to a reporter before attending a Republican Senate policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol Building on September 19, 2023, in Washington, DC.
Anna Moneymaker

GOP Sen. Tommy Tuberville lifted his hold on more than 400 military promotions on Tuesday.
His Republican colleague is now blocking promotions for five officers.
The holds are due to the officers' "stances or actions relating to" DEI programs, his office said.

Mere days after Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville lifted his block on more than 400 military promotions, one of his colleagues has in-part taken up the mantle.