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News | Politics & Elections Trump Pick Pete Hegseth Won’t Say If He’d Refuse Order to Shoot Protesters Trump has stated multiple times his intention to use the military to crush demonstrations he opposes. By Chris Walker , Truthout January 14, 2025 Truthout
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