Mostly female students as young as 7 years old. 7 years old. No matter your politics, your nationality, your creed, just think about that for a minute. Seven years old. All after the Trump administration cut funding for the Civilian Protection center, which is meant to prevent tragedies just like this. All after the Secretary of Defense said we should ignore, quote, the stupid rules of engagement. Pete Hegseth must resign and there must be an independent investigation and accountability for this terrible crime. (01:10–01:19)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Trump administration cut funding for the Civilian Protection center.
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