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An OMG undercover journalist interviewed Andrew Hugg, Branch Chief of Chemical Nuclear Surety at the US Department of The Army, the official responsible for the safety and reliability of America’s nuclear and chemical programs. During two recorded meetings, Hugg spoke candidly with a woman he had just met.
In the conversations, Hugg stated that the U.S. still possesses nerve agents and referenced a recent incident in which a U.S. Army chemist died from exposure, attributing it to improper safety practices.
Hugg also addressed U.S. military operations involving Iran. When asked about civilian casualties, including reports of children killed in strikes, he acknowledged, “I’m sure there’s been collateral damage. Yeah, for sure. They [civilian casualties] always die in war.”
On nuclear policy, Hugg outlined the U.S. missile posture, noting where ground-based intercontinental ballistic missiles are located. He described the rapid decision-making process in the event of a nuclear threat. In a training example, he said: “If a Girl Scout gives you a message… if it passes all the checks, go.”
Hugg also spoke about geopolitical tensions with Iran: “If he [Mojtaba Khamenei] doesn’t change his ways, yeah, they’re [United States] going to kill him.” He dismissed the likelihood of deploying U.S. ground troops, saying he “can’t imagine we’re going to do that.”
At several points, Hugg made informal and personal remarks during the exchange, including: “The easiest way to get intelligence…send a pretty girl, talk to the guy…I have to resist your eyes.” and “Your eyes have mesmerized me so much…Almost like you’re an intelligence.”
According to an official statement from the United States Army, Mr. Andrew Hugg has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a thorough internal investigation.
Hugg was escorted out of the Pentagon approximately one hour prior to the Army’s public confirmation today. The development comes shortly after the release of our report, which prompted immediate attention at the highest levels.
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