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GOP Operative Offers Truly Mind-Boggling Defense For James Talarico Hoax

MAGA Republican operative Rhein Amacher was responding to someone on social media who questioned his credibility.

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Many Figures Opposed Hegseth’s Plan to Livestream Fort Hood Shooter’s ExecutionA retired general, a Catholic archbishop for the military and one of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan’s victims were among those who had spoken out.

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