Trump plans to veto defense bill that strips Confederate names from military bases

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Nov 23, 2020 Trump plans to veto defense bill that strips Confederate names from military bases President Donald Trump is threatening to veto legislation to fund the military as one of his final acts in office unless a widely supported, bipartisan provision to rename military bases honoring Confederate military leaders is removed, according to White House, defense and congressional sources. Trump's stance has sent members of Trump's party scrambling to find a path for the annual defense bill, which outlines military policy and funding, and put them on a collision course with Democrats.  Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy