As Alabama lawmakers stood with President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the billions in investment they expect U.S. Space Command headquarters will bring their state, Colorado politicians and local leaders said they were disappointed but not shocked by the news.

In an initial statement Tuesday, Mayor Yemi Mobolade said the command's future relocation from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Ala., was an issue of national concern as much as it is disheartening for Colorado Springs.

Mobolade said the city has "long understood" Space Command's move was a priority for the Trump administration, though local officials "from day one ... have worked with our congressional delegation and community partners to keep U.S. Space Command here because it is in the best interest of our nati

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