GOP congressional leader Kevin McCarthy suggested the COVID-19 jab mandate being imposed on military personnel will be lifted very soon by the Biden administration.
“We’re working through what is the [National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)], the national defense bill, we will secure lifting that vaccine mandate on our military. Because what we’re finding is, they’re kicking out men and women that have been serving,” McCarthy said on Fox News Sunday.
“That’s the first victory of having a Republican majority, and we’d like to have more of those victories, and we should start moving those now,” McCarthy added.
Summit News reported:
When asked if the mandate will be lifted, McCarthy responded ”Yes, it will. Otherwise, the bill will not move,” adding “I’ve been very clear with the president. The president… worked with me on this.”
“This is the first sign of having divided government, you got some compromise here. And we’ve got something that Republicans have been working very hard, and a number of Democrats, too, trying to find success. But one-party rule would never allow that to go forward. And now we’re going to have success,” McCarthy further noted.
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Kevin McCarthy: "We will secure lifting that vaccine mandate on our military." pic.twitter.com/tB1NLqbrZE
— The Post Millennial (@TPostMillennial) December 4, 2022
Reuters also reported on McCarthy’s claims:
“Leader McCarthy raised this with the president and the president told him he would consider it,” said White House spokesperson Olivia Dalton. “The secretary of defense has recommended retaining the mandate, and the president supports his position. Discussions about the NDAA are ongoing.”
McCarthy’s comments follow a letter penned by GOP senators, led by Rand Paul, threatening to block military funding unless the COVID-19 jab mandate on military personnel is reversed.
GOP Senators Threaten to Block Military Funding Unless COVID-19 Jab Mandate is Reversed
As a veteran & member of @SASCGOP, I fully support our military & have fought hard for big nat'l security wins in the NDAA. But, before this bill moves forward, we must stand with our military members & reverse the @DeptofDefense's COVID vax mandate. U.S. readiness depends on it. pic.twitter.com/DoRgn5cJZh
— Rick Scott (@SenRickScott) November 30, 2022
20 GOP governors are also calling for Congress to reverse the COVID-19 jab mandate on military personnel.
The federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate on members of our Armed Forces is a threat to national security & readiness at home in TN.
With 20 GOP governors, I’m calling on Congressional leaders to take action to restore personal freedom for the brave men & women who serve our nation. pic.twitter.com/TT164k2pJa
— Gov. Bill Lee (@GovBillLee) November 30, 2022
Summit News added:
The Military Times estimates that more than 3,400 troops have been “involuntarily separated from the service” due to non-compliance with the vaccine mandate.
Despite attempts to stop mandatory vaccines for active duty personnel, and to uphold exemption rights, the Biden administration has continually pushed for dishonourable discharges and even court martialing for troops who disobey orders to get the shots.
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