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2. WOT?! The generals don't want to be ruled over by a former platoon leader.

Sat Jul 26, 2025, 03:07 PM

Jul 26

Last edited Sat Jul 26, 2025, 05:05 PM - Edit history (1)

Oh come on. He bossed around sergeants and privates so they could pass inspections!

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Hegseth hit with 'rare intervention' as Pentagon generals grow tired of his act: NYT [View all] BumRushDaShow Jul 26 OP

And Caine is the Trump supporter promoted above his level of competence muriel_volestrangler Jul 26 #1

Wow, that headline made me think ACTUAL INTERVENTION Geechie Jul 26 #3

The rank and file aren't happy with him either jmowreader Jul 26 #4

Snort littlemissmartypants Jul 26 #9

I can imagine these high ranking officers going LuckyLib Jul 26 #5

Having served with a number of senior officers . . . AverageOldGuy Jul 26 #8

Much more accurate, imo. littlemissmartypants Jul 26 #10

His time is short, me thinks. Joinfortmill Jul 26 #7

Not anywhere close to short enough, for me. Paladin Jul 26 #11

Sigh... hildegaard28 Jul 26 #12

This is how the trump administration loses the military. MrChuck Jul 26 #13

It was only a matter of time. paleotn Jul 26 #14