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Related: About this forumHegseth STUMBLES as Kelly Demands Real Answers on $1 Trillion Plan - Liberal Lens
Senator Mark Kelly delivered a devastating reality check to Pete Hegseth over the proposed Golden Dome missile defense systema project that could cost taxpayers up to a trillion dollars. Kelly, a former astronaut and test pilot, lays out the scientific reality: stopping hundreds of ICBMs, thousands of decoys, hypersonic glide vehicles, and multiple warheads all at once may simply be impossible. Meanwhile, Hegseth cut most of the Pentagons testing and evaluation staffthe exact people who would validate whether the system works.
In this video, we break down why the Golden Dome might be a politically appealing idea but a physically unworkable one, and why Kellys warning should concern every American. Stay tuned for more in-depth analysis from a progressive, fact-driven perspective. - 11/26/2025.
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Rhiannon12866
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Joinfortmill
(19,673 posts)1. Jeezus. WTF?
Mustellus
(400 posts)2. I worked on Star Wars (c)(TM) under Ray Gun...
Kelly is right.
KS Toronado
(22,321 posts)3. With the knowledge I acquired working in the aviation industry
my entire life, always thought Golden Dome was a bunch of horse shit. 
some_of_us_are_sane
(2,611 posts)4. the FAUX PRESIDENT says "Jump!"
and Hegseth IMMEDIATELY and with NO FORETHOUGHT says- "How high, Sir?"
The blind led by the SENILE, NARCISSISTIC blind.