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Derrick Van Orden: “Pete Hexif, the Secretary of defense, is posturing forces to…”

Featuring: Derrick Van Orden, Republican | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 3

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Derrick Van Orden Discusses Iran's Future and U.S. Involvement Amid Tensions with Israel

Published | Video Starts at 04:46

So Donald Trump has my absolute 100% confidence that he's going to do what's right. And Pete Hexif, the Secretary of defense, is posturing forces to allow the commander in chief, that is Donald Trump, to exercise any option he may choose to. (04:46–04:55)

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Asserts that the U.S. military is preparing for potential actions directed by Trump.

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