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Chuck Hagel: “When the National Guard opened up on students and killed students, partly because they weren't trained, they panicked.”

On the recordJune 11, 2025
When the National Guard opened up on students and killed students, partly because they weren't trained, they panicked.
Said by
Chuck Hagel
Republican · Nebraska
Source
cbsnews.com
Jun 11, 2025

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Hagel reflects on the dangers of deploying troops in civilian protests.

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