Trump ends turf war and will move Space Command HQ to Alabama from Colorado
The big Trump announcement that wasn’t what people were expecting
- President Trump was set to announce the relocation of US Space Command headquarters from Colorado to Huntsville, Alabama, concluding a period of political debate.
- In January 2021, the Air Force had identified Huntsville, Alabama, as a permanent location for the command, a decision President Trump was poised to confirm.
- However, in 2023, the Biden administration reversed this course, opting to keep the headquarters in Colorado Springs, citing concerns about disrupting military readiness.
- This reversal prompted allegations of political favoritism from Republicans, particularly as Senator Tommy Tuberville was blocking military promotions over unrelated policy disputes.
- An April 2025 review by the Defense Department inspector general could not determine the reasons for the Biden administration's choice, citing a lack of access to senior defense officials.
- The announcement marks a return to public appearances for Trump, after multiple days outside the spotlight prompted speculation about the president’s health.