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patphil

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43. I expected this, given the fact that the Uniform Code of Military Justice states this quite clearly.
Wed Feb 11, 2026, 03:41 PM
Wednesday

Now if someone was able to prosecute Pete Hegseth for issuing illegal orders to destroy all those boats, we'd see the UCMJ in action.
Unfortunately, Trump will probably pardon him as he nears the end of his 2nd term.

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