Rep. Adam Smith says he opposes Space Force

Published September 13, 2018 9:20pm ET



President Trump’s plan for a new Space Force military service might be heading for trouble on Capitol Hill.

“What I oppose is a separate branch. I don’t think a separate branch makes sense,” said Rep. Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee. “What is the most cost effective way to give space the emphasis it deserves. I know it is not a Space Force.”

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