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Pete Hegseth: “No backroom Washington deals. No political favoritism – just a straight-up, merit-based contest to see which state will…”

On the recordOctober 1, 2026
No backroom Washington deals. No political favoritism – just a straight-up, merit-based contest to see which state will partner with us to build the most modern, beautiful, and lethal military installation on the planet.
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Pete Hegseth

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Announcement of military modernization plans

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