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leftstreet

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3. Is Hegseth reacting to rumors of getting fired?

Reply to MineralMan (Original post)

Sat Apr 4, 2026, 11:43 AM

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Shortly after Noem and Bondi getting fired, there was a NYPost or NYTimes article suggesting Hegseth might get the ax. And then a bunch of unconfirmed rumors, etc

Maybe he thinks Trump would agree that just firing people shows "strength" and "competency"

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Pete "the Kid Major" Hegseth Is Going on a Firing Spree [View all] MineralMan Saturday OP

I don't think Trump has any idea what Kegbreath is really up to, Ocelot II Saturday #1

You could well be right. MineralMan Saturday #2

Is Hegseth reacting to rumors of getting fired? leftstreet Saturday #3

That could be. I'm not sure. MineralMan Saturday #5

Firing due to their refusal to follow illegal orders? PSPS Saturday #4

I think that might be the case. MineralMan Saturday #6