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Hegseth fired Nancy Lacore from the Navy; she may now run for Congress

Original: Hegseth fired Nancy Lacore from the Navy. Now he could help her get to Congress

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed Nancy Lacore from her Navy position, but the story has taken an unexpected turn: she is now being mentioned as a potential congressional candidate, with Hegseth reportedly in a position that could help her bid. The irony of a Pentagon-fired officer turning to electoral politics has drawn attention, raising questions about the circumstances of her dismissal and what role Hegseth might play in her political future.

Why now: The striking reversal of a defense secretary firing someone who may then run for Congress is drawing interest in US political circles

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• Hegseth fired Nancy Lacore from the Navy. Now he could help her get to Congress · USA Today

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