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1. Trump's complete takeover of the U.S. military is well underway.

Wed Oct 22, 2025, 07:57 AM

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It's "his military"... just like it's his DOJ, his Supreme Court, his Congress, his Republican party...his everything.

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Hegseth orders prior approval for 'all interactions' between military officials and Congress [View all] BumRushDaShow Wednesday OP

Trump's complete takeover of the U.S. military is well underway. sop Wednesday #1

Sounds like the drunk plans on making Congress unnecessary. Autumn Wednesday #4

So, publicly piss on Article 1 oversight Power, good call lol... Volaris Wednesday #5

That's another violation of federal law. James48 Wednesday #6

Bookmarking for future use Bayard Wednesday #13

THIS is SO wrong, IMO... slightlv Wednesday #7

Planning some nasty illegal stuff with no oversight? IronLionZion Wednesday #8

So... then... BurnDoubt Wednesday #9

old stinkypants oldinmtdem92 Wednesday #10

Clearly a crime angrychair Wednesday #11

Soldiers not slaves Marthe48 Wednesday #12