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senseandsensibility

(25,251 posts)
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:43 PM Wednesday

"Probably not suspicious that Trump fired his Navy Secretary in the middle of a naval blockade," : Filipkowski

Yeah, doesn't sound good. And as Ron Filipkowski continues on bluesky, "So Hegseth didn't get along with the Navy Secretary and also doesn't get along with the Army Secretary. He seems to be the common denominator."

With the upheaval in the ranks, I hope some of these fired military officers start talking.

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"Probably not suspicious that Trump fired his Navy Secretary in the middle of a naval blockade," : Filipkowski (Original Post) senseandsensibility Wednesday OP
Incompetent Phelan who was fired was never even in the Navy or military at all wishstar Wednesday #1

wishstar

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1. Incompetent Phelan who was fired was never even in the Navy or military at all
Wed Apr 22, 2026, 06:59 PM
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Just a wealthy MAGA Trump crony whereas the Undersecretary Cao, another MAGA hire is at least a retired Navy Captain with relevant experience.

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