Congressman Robert Aderholt Joins Trump in Oval Office: “Space Command Established in Its Rightful Place: Sweet Home Alabama”

WASHINGTON – Congressman Aderholt released the following statement after joining President Donald Trump at the White House, alongside members of the Alabama delegation, for the announcement that the U.S. Space Command will be permanently located in Huntsville, AL:

“I applaud President Trump’s decision to locate U.S. Space Command in Huntsville,” said Rep. Aderholt. “The Air Force originally selected Huntsville in 2021 based 100% on merit as the best choice. President Biden reversed that decision based on politics. This wrong has been righted and Space Command will take its place among Huntsville’s world-renowned space, aeronautics, and defense leaders.”

The basing decision to establish Space Command’s Headquarters in Huntsville reassures the American people their military makes decisions based on strategy, capability, and readiness, not politics.

“North Alabama has a proud history in space exploration, rocketry, and the aerospace industry. Combined with the area’s growth in defense innovation and manufacturing, it’s the most qualified and appropriate location. North Alabama is ready for the transition, and the benefits will be felt across the entire country,” Rep. Aderholt added.

“This decision is the result of years of work by the Alabama delegation. North Alabama is not only the ideal location for Space Command, it also serves our common national security interests – not least President Trump’s vision for a Golden Dome to protect America.”

The United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) is one of the eleven unified combatant commands of the U.S. Department of Defense. It is responsible for military operations in, from, and to space, regardless of the service branch involved, ensuring freedom of action for the United States and its allies while denying the same to adversaries.