If the GOP shuts down the government, that means 1.3 million servicemembers will go without pay. This after a Republican senator, Tommy Tuberville, has single-handedly put a hold on all top-level military promotions and appointments because he disagrees with the Pentagon’s policy of reimbursing travel expenses for members who must seek abortions out of state. Remind me again why the GOP thinks it’s pro-military.
@georgetakei Most active duty and even more veterans voted for Trump in 2020 and will do so again in 2024. Might not make sense to us but the military loves that guy.
@mfurlan @georgetakei does this mean the military (in general ) are authoritarian at heart?
@horqua @georgetakei “Retired general warns the U.S. military could back a coup after the 2024 election” https://www.npr.org/2021/12/31/1068930675/us-election-coup-january-6-military-constitution