Lamborn cites 'strong suspicions' Trump played favorites with SPACECOM choice

By Tony Bertuca / May 17, 2023 at 2:27 PM
Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-CO) says he would like the debate over where to station U.S. Space Command to be kept separate from politics, but he acknowledges that just isn't the reality of the current situation, which has pitted Republicans from Alabama against those from his home state of Colorado based off a decision former President Trump announced during his final days in office. Lamborn, chairman of the House Armed Services strategic forces subcommittee, told Inside Defense in an interview...

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