Biden signs defense authorization bill into law despite 'unconstitional' concerns

President Joe Biden signed the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal 2023 into law on Friday morning despite maintaining concerns about several provisions included in the bill.

Biden specifically said that one provision is "unconstitutional" and stated his intention to comply with others in a limited capacity.

The White House had previously refused to say whether or not Biden would veto the bill after Republicans included a clause that rolled back the Pentagon's coronavirus vaccine mandate and reinstated unvaccinated service members, though Biden did not specifically note that provision among his listed objections Friday morning.

"The Act provides vital benefits and enhances access to justice for military personnel and their families, and includes critical authorities to support our country's national defense, foreign affairs, and homeland security," Biden wrote. "While I am pleased to support these critical objectives, I note that certain provisions of the Act raise concerns."