VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-23
“Beyond operational security, financial stakes can warp judgment,”
Pete Hegseth · said 2026-10-20 · reported 2026-10-23
Hegseth said in the memo that beyond operational security, financial stakes can affect the judgment of military personnel.
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