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Hegseth fires 34 US military leaders

Pete Hegseth has fired 34 senior US military leaders, a move described by critics as preparation for a coup.

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Pete Hegseth, a senior official in the Trump administration, has reportedly fired 34 US military leaders. The sweeping dismissals have sparked immediate controversy and alarm, with critics on social media and within the 'ResistanceTrench' channel suggesting the move is a preparation for a coup. The specific identities of the fired leaders and their positions have not been detailed in the initial report. The action represents a significant purge within the upper ranks of the US military command structure under the current administration.
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