Biden Cancels Space Command Move to Alabama Amid Tuberville Feud

Senate Armed Services Committee Hearing

WASHINGTON - In a Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) hearing on March 9, 2023, President Biden reversed his decision to move the U.S. Space Command headquarters to Alabama, citing an ongoing feud with Senator Tommy Tuberville.

Tuberville's Accusations

Tuberville, a Republican from Alabama, has accused the Biden administration of blatant patronage, claiming that the move was politically motivated to punish him for his opposition to the president's policies.

Trump-Era Plan

The Trump administration had planned to move U.S. Space Command from Peterson Air Force Base in Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama, but Biden paused the process upon taking office.

Biden's Decision

In the SASC hearing, Biden announced his decision to make Colorado the permanent home for U.S. Space Command, citing the state's "unmatched" capabilities and the need for stability and continuity in the critical space domain.