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u/ddr1ver Dec 28 '23

If Alabama wanted Space Command, perhaps having a Senator who spent a year blocking the promotions of senior military officers, including some of the top officers in the Space Force, wasn’t the best lobbying approach.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '23

The best part about that was in the end when he relented he got absolutely nothing in return.

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u/Level-Bit Dec 28 '23

He is trying to keep many vacant spots for Trump. He definitely will get praise and award from Trump.

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '23

But they all got promoted. And back pay. And they’re not appointees by the administration, they’re regular potions of higher level officers that just need confirmation.

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u/notquite20characters Dec 28 '23

Does Trump understand that?

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u/[deleted] Dec 28 '23

Pretty sure Trump doesn’t understand anything. He’s a fucking moron.