Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) criticized Air Force Gen. Charles Brown, Jr., President Joe Biden’s nominee as the next Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, over his support for the military’s diversity efforts.
Tuberville made the comments after being asked in an interview on Wednesday if he thought Brown was qualified for the Joint Chiefs role. The first-term senator has been embroiled in conflict with the White House for months over his hold on senior military promotions in protest of the Pentagon’s abortion policy and has said the hold would apply to Brown’s nomination.“Well, I like CQ, I've had him in my office several times.
Brown, who made history as the first black man to lead any branch of the U.S. military, has been an outspoken advocate for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in the armed forces. The advocacy has made him a target for some conservative groups since Biden announced his nomination. Tuberville’s hold has blocked the nominations of nearly 300 general and flag officers over the policy, which covers travel costs and time off for service members who must travel out of state to receive an abortion due to restrictive laws.
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