I served two combat tours in Iraq. I know how these operations are supposed to go.
Top takeaways:
1) Hegseth definitively exposed CLASSIFIED war plans.
2) Hegseth must resign. IMMEDIATELY.
3) This is a cover-up at the highest levels of government.
Let me explain.
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Pat Ryan 🇺🇸
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| Dad & Husband | Veteran | Democrat | Alumni of @WestPoint_USMA and @GeorgetownCSS | Proudly Representing NY-18 in Congress |
Joined July 2010
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