Tag: Tuberville

Tommy Tuberville slams prosecutors in Trump hush money trial.

First of all, I’m disappointed in the courtroom. I’m hearing, Mr. Trump, Mr. Trump, he is former President Trump. Give him some respect. I mean, that’s what that place is in there. It’s no respect. Here’s what I’m seeing, too. It is depressing. That courtroom is depressing. This is New York City, the icon of […]

Senator Tuberville Slams Social Security For Being A ‘Scam’ — ‘We Don’t Have Any Of Your Money. We’re Dead Broke’ Says Government ‘Wasted It’

In a video released by Forbes in late February, Senator Tommy Tuberville from Alabama voiced significant concerns about the current state and future of financial security for Americans, focusing on Social Security and national debt. Senator Tuberville said, “This is all a scam,” emphasizing the financial struggles facing Americans, especially those nearing retirement. He highlighted […]

Tommy Tuberville misses Ukraine aid vote after railing against it

Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has long been opposed to Ukraine aid. He delivered a nearly 10-minute floor speech railing against it before the bill passed on Tuesday. But during the actual vote, the Alabama senator was nowhere to be found. Ahead of a final Senate vote to send Ukraine aid to President Joe Biden’s […]

Tommy Tuberville mocked for “running in circles” in disastrous IVF interview

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., on Thursday couldn’t seem to figure out whether he supports or opposes the Alabama Supreme Court’s unprecedented Tuesday ruling that frozen embryos are children — or exactly what the determination even was. In the span of just three minutes, according to HuffPost, Tuberville flip-flopped on his stance, first stating he is […]

Sen. Tommy Tuberville struggles to answer questions on Alabama’s IVF ruling

Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., appeared to struggle to answer questions on Thursday related to a ruling by his state’s Supreme Court last week that embryos are considered children. “Yeah, I was all for it,” Tuberville told reporters at the Conservative Political Action Conference on Thursday when asked about the Alabama Supreme Court’s Friday ruling that […]

Dumbest Senator of the Year: Tommy Tuberville

Senator Tommy Tuberville’s nearly yearlong protest against the Department of Defense’s abortion policy brings to mind an old Chinese proverb that translates to, “He who rides a tiger is afraid to dismount.” It means that when you take on something risky—or in this case, downright stupid—it’s easier to keep going than to face the consequences […]

Senate approves remaining military promotions held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Tuesday unanimously confirmed the remaining service members whose promotions had been held up by Sen. Tommy Tuberville as part of his protest against the Defense Department’s abortion policy. “These 11 flag officers have now been approved, joining the rest of their colleagues who we approved a few weeks ago. That’s […]

Senate swiftly confirms top military brass, ending months-long campaign by GOP Sen. Tuberville

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate unanimously confirmed 11 top-ranking military officers late Tuesday, ending a months-long blockade staged by a single Republican, Sen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama. Without debate, the Senate swiftly confirmed the military officials, including four-star generals, whose promotions and family livelihoods had been held up by the GOP senator protesting the Defense […]

Senate passes bill for promotions back pay after Tuberville holds end

The Senate voted Thursday to approve legislation granting back pay to senior military officers who had promotions delayed by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) during his months-long hold. The bill unanimously passed Thursday provides a retroactive effect date for the promotions of senior officers. It still requires the House to approve it, and likely won’t happen […]