VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-09-05
“It’s a recognition of the fact that the past six months has failed, but they don’t know what to do,”
Nate Swanson · said date not stated · reported 2026-09-05
Swanson said Hegseth's long-term deployment orders reflect recognition that the past six months of policy has failed.
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