• Tedesche@lemmy.world
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    6 months ago

    This is the move Trump needs to make if he wants to become a true dictator. You need the military protecting you from the populace if you’re going to consolidate absolute power. If he starts purging the military brass, that’s a confirmation that he’s planning to be president for life.

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      6 months ago

      He’s not getting rid of them though, because he’s a maroon (thank god). He’s just pissing them off and giving them more free time.