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To: Brumar89 who wrote (1191085)	1/6/2020 8:44:47 AM
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Looks like Pompeo and Esper had been pushing Trump for Soleimani's assassination for months: New deep dive on Soleimani killing --> Pompeo spoke to Trump about hitting the top commander months ago. Getting Trump to “yes” involved key personnel changes at the Pentagon and Trump’s aversion to being viewed as weak, giving Pompeo an opening John Hudson?Verified account @John_Hudson Some key factors in the Soleimani decision: Pompeo and Esper, West Point classmates, were in "lockstep" going into the Dec. 29 Mar-a-Lago meeting. Both supported the move. Pence also supported, but did not attend the meeting.