‘What’s Next, Rainbow Uniforms?’: Republican Calls to Defund US Armed Forces if Pentagon Allows LGBTQ Pride Celebrations
U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) is demanding the Dept. of Defense rescind a memo authorizing LGBTQ Pride celebrations on military installations, and says Congress should defund America’s Armed Forces if it refuses. “What’s next, rainbow uniforms during pride month?” Roy asked on social media and in a statement to Fox News. “The Air Force and Defense Department sanctions this ridiculous use of taxpayer dollars and then expects members of Congress who represent Americans who are livid about this stuff to green light an $800 billion plus DOD budget.
If DOD doesn’t put a stop to these kinds of divisive – and frankly embarrassing – DOD events, Republicans should pull support for this year’s [National Defense Authorization Act].” The National Defense Authorization Act is an annual “must-pass” bill that funds the U.S.
military. The 2023 NDAA increased the military’s budget to $858 billion. RELATED: George Takei Slams ‘Ignorant Inciter’ Chip Roy for Glorifying Lynchings in Hearing on Anti-Asian American Violence “Our nation’s freedom hinges upon American servicemembers having the resources and weapons they need to keep our nation safe,” said U.S.
Rep. Mike Rogers (R-AL) when the 2023 NDAA passed. Rogers is now the Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee. “Providing for our national defense is the most consequential responsibility that the U.S.
