And the idea is that any leaders within our agencies responsible for our nation's security, somebody would be dismissed based on the advice of a social media influencer. It's alarming to say the least. It's surely not how we should be running our military. So, were you consulted regarding General Hawkson's dismissal? Yes or no? Well, Senator, I would not advise believing everything you read in the media. Were you? And I'm consulted on every single decision. (03:51–03:55)
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Asserts that military decisions should not be influenced by social media personalities.
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