Hegseth indicates some US troops could be redeployed from Europe to Western Hemisphere
First reported 29 Sept, 17:31 UTCUpdated 1h ago21 sources
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicated on Saturday that some U.S. service members could be redeployed from Europe to the Western Hemisphere as the Trump administration ramps up its deadly campaign against drug cartels in South America. “Well, we’re definitely expanding our presence and our footprint in Central and…
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