Hegseth orders rare, urgent meeting of numerous generals, admirals

[ChicagoTeamster]

30. They're probably preparing for a shutdown next week and the military won't get paid

I don't think the US military has done the necessary logistical preparation for a long term military operation. Remember how long we prepared for Iraq. Gen Norman Schwartzkopf famously said about his preparations for the invasion of Kuwait that "Amateurs talk tactics, Experts talk Logistics". I think it's controlling the forces during the shutdown and also to see who is on board with using troops in the event of civil unrest. There were reports that the Guard troops and Marines sent to LA were saying they felt that what they were doing was wrong. And we've all seen the Guard picking up trash in DC.

Another possibility could be gauging the effect on loyalty in the ranks to Trump if the Epstein files are released.