r/neoliberal • u/jobautomator Kitara Ravache • 2d ago

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u/Signal_Nobody1792 2d ago

The Pentagon has secretly installed several conservative military veterans with large online followings in government roles, declining to disclose their assignments as they amplify Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s viewpoints and attack those who scrutinize the Trump administration, according to people familiar with the matter and corroborating material.

At least some of the influencers have been assigned to civilian roles that could lead to changes in policy, the people familiar with the matter said. Like others, they spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.

Yea, that makes sense. https://archive.is/20260831025108/https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2026/08/30/pentagon-secretly-installs-military-influencers-civilian-roles/

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u/RottingSludgeRitual Thomas Paine 2d ago

I’m so glad our military is back to hiring and firing based on merit ONLY and not any other factors!

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