The purpose of the military (Tuberville) and diplomatic (Paul) obstructions was exactly this:
To leave the Biden admin looking unprepared in a crisis, deluding the public into believing that a strongman is needed to restore US power and influence.
Israel is at war- meanwhile:
1. House is stalled until Republicans select Speaker candidate;
2. Senate is out this week;
3. No confirmed US ambassador to Israel;
4. Ukraine aid package isn’t moving;
5. Tuberville continues barricade 300+ military noms.