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Trump is swampifying the Pentagon

By Tom Rogan

Published July 19, 2017 8:19pm ET

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Trump is swampifying the Pentagon — President Trump's picks do not demonstrate that he is serious about draining the swamp. Handing over the Defense Department to people with close ties to a small group of defense contractors ensures further waste and a disproportionate focus on costly items at the expense of alternative items that may truly be needed. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham) | Matt Dunham

As Sarah Westwood reports, President Trump’s picks for senior Pentagon positions are raising eyebrows.

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