Investigation launched into Biden’s choice to retain Space Command in Colorado.

The Government Accountability Office to Investigate President Biden’s Decision on Space Command

The ⁤Government Accountability Office (GAO) has‌ agreed to conduct an investigation into President Joe‍ Biden’s controversial decision⁢ to keep Space Command in Colorado, despite the ⁣previous administration’s plan to relocate it to Huntsville, Alabama.

House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL) requested the investigation last Thursday, and the GAO has confirmed that the investigation is now underway.

The investigation will focus on determining the scope and methodology of the inquiry. ⁣Once these details are finalized, an expected final release date will be announced.

Background: Biden’s Decision Sparks Controversy

In late July, President Biden announced his decision ⁤to maintain Space Command’s headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado, overturning the Trump administration’s last-minute plan to move it to Alabama. This decision ignited a fierce competition between lawmakers from both states, with swift denouncements from‍ Alabama representatives, including Chairman Rogers, who accused the‍ president‍ of making a politically motivated choice.

“National security decisions of this magnitude and significant economic interest require the process to be standardized, repeatable, transparent, and deliberate. Based on ​numerous administration officials talking to the press, the decision by President Biden appears to be anything ⁤but,” Rogers⁣ stated ⁣in his letter ​to Comptroller General Gene Dodaro.

Rogers emphasized the‌ need for non-political decision-making⁣ and ⁢called for scrutiny of long-term basing decisions to ensure they are not influenced by social policy preferences or ‌advocacy by administration officials.

Committee Hearing ⁢and Allegations

Last week, Chairman Rogers invited Secretary ​of the Air⁤ Force Frank Kendall, Space Command Commander James Dickinson, and Space Force ⁢Chief of Space Operations Chance ⁢Saltzman to testify before the House Armed Services ​Committee.

Rogers labeled Biden’s decision as “politically motivated” and accused the selection process of ‍being​ manipulated for political gain. The White House and ‌National Security Council have denied these⁣ allegations.

A senior ⁤administration official clarified‍ that the primary factor in Biden’s decision was the timeline for achieving⁣ “full operational capability.” ⁤Space Command is expected to reach this milestone by the end of August, while the ‌establishment of a new site in Alabama would likely take until the early-to-mid 2030s.

In conclusion, the GAO investigation will shed light on ⁢the decision-making process behind ⁣President Biden’s choice to keep Space Command in ⁢Colorado. The ⁣investigation aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and non-political motivations in‍ national security decisions of ‌this magnitude.

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