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USS Lincoln wasn't resupplied because Hegseth 'hid' that Iran destroyed main U.S. base: Rohde (www.ms.now)

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President Trump continues to say that Iran wants to make a deal to end the war and that the U.S. has control over the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the president downplayed concerns about the conditions aboard the USS Lincoln. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde and New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker join Stephanie Ruhle with more details and analysis.

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[–] melsaskca@lemmy.ca 34 points 3 days ago (3 children)

So, Hegseth will throw his own country to the wolves just to deflect from his inexperience and ignorance. trump must be so proud of his acolyte.

[–] Funkt4st1c@lemmy.world 22 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I keep saying it but this is literal treason. In 19xx, any general or SECRATARY OF DEFENSE would absolutely be convicted immediately for putting american lives in danger to benefit your own ego. It'd be national news for weeks. Its fucking embarassing and dishonorable.

Id throw their tagline back at them, but theyve never believed in being "great" in the first place.

[–] eestileib@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 days ago

Conservatives are hypocrites held together by agreed upon bigotry.

That's it, it's not that complicated.

They never believed anything they said.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 days ago

You shouldn't keep saying that until you learn what literal treason is.

Figurative treason, maybe. But, not literal treason.

[–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 3 days ago

Dictators want unqualified people in high positions, to ensure loyalty and control, as these individuals are less likely to challenge dictator's authority or policies.

[–] FlashMobOfOne@lemmy.world 6 points 3 days ago

And Congress won't do jack shit about it in order to protect their own reputations.