Marine Corps Chief Hospitalized Amid Heavy Workload Due to Senator's Promotion Holds

Marine Corps commandant Gen. Eric Smith was hospitalized, possibly due to holding two top jobs amid promotion holds.

Sen. Jack Reed suggested Smith's "condition was contributed to" by doing two jobs, without normal help.

The holds by Sen. Tommy Tuberville have blocked confirmation of 300+ top military officers.

Tuberville is reportedly asking colleagues to quickly confirm a key Marine general amid the fallout.

Senators are having conversations about resolving Tuberville's holds, citing Smith's hospitalization.