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2. Why does Trump want a Pentagon in chaos?

Mon Apr 21, 2025, 06:57 AM

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How does it benefit him?

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Former Pentagon official warns department's dysfunction could topple Hegseth [View all] BumRushDaShow Monday OP

Why does Trump want a Pentagon in chaos? Irish_Dem Monday #2

He sees this as his big bold unsettling move like Patel underpants Monday #4

His minders think beyond superficial. Irish_Dem Monday #5

Sounds like a Putin dream come true PatSeg Monday #17

He wants the fear that comes with creating chaos and uncertainty. Lonestarblue Monday #7

It makes Putin happy, which makes TSF happy. MLAA Monday #8

It benefits Putin Martin Eden Monday #9

It benefits Putin ...that is all that matters JT45242 Monday #12

Doesn't benefit Trump... JadedButHopeful Monday #14

Trump does nothing unless it benefits him personally in some way. Irish_Dem Monday #15

"And who will trump choose next for the job?" BumRushDaShow Monday #6

Department in collapse Glaisne Monday #10

There's no dysfunction: AllyCat Monday #11

No, he doesn't "deserve better". louis-t Monday #19

If only we had known that he was unreliable somehow... shotten99 Monday #20