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Ilikepurple

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40. Was she smug because she was defying her handlers or doing their bidding?

Tue Dec 2, 2025, 05:15 PM

Dec 2

I do hope it’s a sign that all of the Pentagon won’t fall in line publicly with whatever the administration does and says. But, I although I may have become too cynical, I’m leaning towards this statement being authorized by Hegseth or the Trump administration. I’ve seen way too many “gotcha” moments that have gotme rather than gotTrump or anybody in this administration.

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Pentagon confirms Trump and Hegseth made the call on the boat strikes [View all] underpants Dec 2 OP

Well. This could get interesting. mwmisses4289 Dec 2 #1

I'm joining you eShirl Dec 2 #6

The buck stops with Trump - he is guilty of cold blooded murder. Blues Heron Dec 2 #2

T💩p is also responsible for at least 500,000 dead Americans due to his Covid-19 BULLSHIT! OMGWTF Dec 2 #18

Yes but pinning responsibility to markodochartaigh Dec 2 #27

All people involved with that war crime Jerry2144 Dec 2 #3

Oh no, can't do that Stardust Mirror Dec 2 #45

the guy who wanted to shoot civilians in the legs? eShirl Dec 2 #4

yep KS Toronado Dec 2 #23

Miles Taylor was on Thom Hartmann today. markodochartaigh Dec 2 #28

Oops! That's not going to sit well with Hegseth and Trumpkins. MineralMan Dec 2 #5

What's funny is it's the first day for the knew compliant Pentagon Press Core. underpants Dec 2 #8

Exactly. MineralMan Dec 2 #9

We'll get more "fake news" comments. KS Toronado Dec 2 #24

Well uh "direct" and "directing" can mean different things... underpants Dec 2 #25

Trump was bragging he's going to do more strikes on land orangecrush Dec 2 #32

Check F'ing Mate purr-rat beauty Dec 2 #7

Wonder who's gonna take the fall for this.... Nittersing Dec 2 #10

Karoline Leaveitt just gave General Bradley all the credit. dixiegrrrrl Dec 2 #41

So they flat out admitted to a war crime? MarineCombatEngineer Dec 2 #11

Bradley knew better - not off the hook lame54 Dec 2 #12

Here's Bradley's Wikipedia bio Zorro Dec 2 #14

I'm not sure Bradley was involved. louis-t Wednesday #63

Get him in front of a microphone lame54 Wednesday #65

Anyone else here that used to play "Hot Potato" as a kid? Midnight Writer Dec 2 #13

Lol! Dave Bowman Dec 2 #31

There's a blast out of the past! Permanut Dec 2 #34

Oh Yeah! Ilsa Wednesday #58

Kingsley's Pentagon career is over. sop Dec 2 #15

He'll get fired before the day is over. CanonRay Dec 2 #16

She Tanuki Dec 2 #20

So now rambler_american Dec 2 #17

I'll volunteer for free KS Toronado Dec 2 #29

Drastic way to distract from Epstein BOSSHOG Dec 2 #19

Yes, a "drastic distraction" indeed! n/t Another Jackalope Dec 2 #53

Whoa, Pentagon! Calling out the Cha Dec 2 #21

Hegseth and Trump have lost control. DoD is acting independently. paleotn Dec 2 #22

They are pushing back because clearly Hegseth and Trump were trying to scapegoat Bailey drray23 Dec 2 #51

LOL!! She looked so smug with her answer.... Sogo Dec 2 #26

Was she smug because she was defying her handlers or doing their bidding? Ilikepurple Dec 2 #40

Miller has to be at the top Traildogbob Dec 2 #30

As I recall trump can't be prosecuted for anything he does as the president per the Supreme Court. Biophilic Dec 2 #33

Can he pardon Hegseth? highplainsdem Dec 2 #39

I don't see why not. He seems to be able to pardon everyone else. Biophilic Dec 2 #43

Yep that's the plan thought crime Dec 2 #50

I heard that he can pardon Pete. nt Ilsa Wednesday #59

He can, just 2 times as hard uponit7771 Dec 2 #56

So they lied? Permanut Dec 2 #35

Pentagon confirms that Trump and Hegseth are issuing illegal orders nakocal Dec 2 #36

Well there it is. sheshe2 Dec 2 #37

BOOM is right! 2MuchNoise Dec 2 #44

Watching more about it on Ari's show. sheshe2 Dec 2 #48

Want to see what REAL soldiers . . . not drunk woman-chasers . . . do when confronted with war crimes? AverageOldGuy Dec 2 #38

Hegsbreath renaming defense to WAR shows intent! BidenRocks Dec 2 #42

So, now will House and Senate rethugs STILL do NOTHING about this? bluestarone Dec 2 #46

Duh, malaise Dec 2 #47

LOCK THEM UP NameAlreadyTaken Dec 2 #49

trump said I don't know kacekwl Dec 2 #52

*Some people* find it unfortunate that there was no 'second strike' in Jack Valentino Dec 2 #54

This admin is hot ass garbage uponit7771 Dec 2 #55

What a surprise. B.See Dec 2 #57

Pete and all the military officers involved must be court-martialed ecstatic Wednesday #60

The finger pointing begins. But we know Trump and Hegseth are liars. surfered Wednesday #61

Ooh, get ready for fireworks! With emphasis on "fire." Martin68 Wednesday #62

None of this alters the fact that it was an illegal order. The commander in the field was obligated to say no. flashman13 Wednesday #64

Surprisingly, or not, FormerOstrich Thursday #66

Finally, someone with courage. travelingthrulife Thursday #67