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tetedur

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7. I'll wager he is pulling a Saddam Hussein and gathering them to confront those who aren't loyal.

Reply to Mr.WeRP (Original post)

Thu Sep 25, 2025, 08:26 PM

Sep 25

Will they be pulled out of the audience and killed? Probably not. Maybe they will be court martialed or given the chance to retire.

I think heads will roll figuratively speaking. They will end up with just a few maga lunatics in charge of the Armed Services.

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Hegseth calls all Military heads, including overseas, to North Virginia for undisclosed meeting [View all] Mr.WeRP Sep 25 OP

There is only one reason. BOSSHOG Sep 25 #1

Trump is certainly capable, but I think one or both of the first two is the most likely reason. Mr.WeRP Sep 25 #2

No doubt both of those reasons BOSSHOG Sep 25 #4

He's going to fire a bunch and demand loyalty from whoever remains newdeal2 Sep 25 #3

I don't think that's likely; the military is already doing what it's asked. Mr.WeRP Sep 25 #5

That would make for an excellent backfire scenario BOSSHOG Sep 25 #6

I'll wager he is pulling a Saddam Hussein and gathering them to confront those who aren't loyal. tetedur Sep 25 #7

Operation Greenland? Sneederbunk Sep 25 #8