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Behind the Bastards

CHAPTER

Critique of Controversial Military Figures

This chapter analyzes the controversial personas of figures like Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard, focusing on their military backgrounds and questionable qualifications for high government positions. The discussion underscores the implications of their extreme views, personal scandals, and connections to conspiracy theories, questioning the broader impact on national security and governance. The chapter highlights a troubling pattern of prioritizing personal loyalty over institutional competence in appointments made during the Trump administration.

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