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Trump, Hegseth prepare to address top US military leaders at Quantico

President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are set to address hundreds of U.S. military leaders on Tuesday morning at the Marine Corp base in Quantico, Va.

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Trump told NBC News that the gathering will be “really just a very nice meeting talking about how well we’re doing militarily, talking about being in great shape, talking about a lot of good, positive things.”

Hegseth, who has routinely emphasized prioritizing a "warrior spirit" within the Defense Department, abruptly ordered generals and admirals last week to attend the event, which quickly raised questions about what would be discussed.

Some Democratic lawmakers have also questioned the wisdom of bringing together hundreds of senior

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