Slotkin, Ossoff Demand Answers After Hegseth Denied Military Officers’ Promotions for Political Reasons

This press release from Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) was published on 2026-07-07 and titled "Slotkin, Ossoff Demand Answers After Hegseth Denied Military Officers’ Promotions for Political Reasons".

Slotkin, Ossoff Demand Answers After Hegseth Denied Military Officers’ Promotions for Political Reasons

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA), and colleagues are demanding answers after reports that Secretary Hegseth denied military officers’ promotions for political reasons. Secretary Hegseth reportedly blocked the promotion of eight Navy captains to be one-star admirals –– including the promotions of two female officers and two Black officers. “We write concerning reports [ ] The post Slotkin, Ossoff Demand Answers After Hegseth Denied Military Officers’ Promotions for Political Reasons appeared first on Senator Elissa Slotkin .