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No, the troops aren’t mentally weak. They just have terrible leadership.

Marine veteran Joslin Joseph criticizes the leadership of President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for prioritizing mission goals over troop welfare during an ongoing conflict with Iran.

The Hill1 hr ago

Published by CurrentWire Aug 17, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET · First coverage Aug 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET

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No, the troops aren’t mentally weak. They just have terrible leadership.

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