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‘Let’s do it’: Trump pins push for war with Iran on Pete Hegseth in latest shift
(www.independent.co.uk)
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He made sure to establish that Hegseth made the call. When it comes time to throw someone under the bus, Hegseth is all teed up, and ready to go.
But I doubt he'll fire him unless he feels he has to. Trump knows that when it comes time for the military to fire on American Citizens, Hegseth won't hesitate to give the order. That's a useful idiot right there, you don't want to squander that important asset.