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VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-23

“When an American Service member, intelligence professional, or other Department civilian engages in a financial transaction on a military outcome, they create a signal.”

Pete Hegseth · said 2026-10-20 · reported 2026-10-23

Hegseth warned in the memo that American service members or intelligence professionals engaging in financial transactions on military outcomes create signals for enemies.

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