Pete Hegseth has been brutally mocked by critics after a photo op backfired on him. A video of Hegseth exercising with military members showed him trailing behind. Hegseth joined Marines for a physical training session in San Diego on October 7. The workout was a planned photo opportunity while awaiting troops' return from the USS Abraham Lincoln. During the run, Hegseth struggled to keep pace and barely remained in the frame. Critics used the footage to question Hegseth's fitness as Defense Secretary. One critic quipped, 'Go faster! We've almost lost him!' referring to his performance. In a separate video, Hegseth attempted pull-ups but drew scrutiny for his technique. Women then began posting videos demonstrating proper pull-up technique in response. Hegseth has often argued that women are not physically suited for combat roles. This situation has sparked a debate about his own adherence to the standards he promotes.
Nearly two years into his role as secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth has yet to leave his old job as a Fox News host behind. His recent “State of the Force” address at the Quantico military base in Virginia demonstrated again that he’s more interested in fighting a culture war and delivering glib soundbites than he is in running the Pentagon. ...
