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Donald Trump: “We're bringing back a focus on fitness, ability, character and strength, and that's because the purpose of the American…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 2025
We're bringing back a focus on fitness, ability, character and strength, and that's because the purpose of the American military is not to protect anyone's feelings. It's to protect our republic.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
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cbsnews.com
Sep 30, 2025

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Trump outlining military priorities and spending.

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