Leon Panetta actually said...

The secretaries of defense feel that there have to be hearings to oversee just exactly what took place and what standard this administration is going to use.

Context

Panetta calls for Congressional hearings regarding Trump's dismissal of military leaders, stressing the need for experienced and apolitical military leadership.

02/26/2025

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