Newsom Mocks Hegseth and Trump Over Military Fitness Debate
Gavin Newsom mocked Pete Hegseth and President Trump over military fitness, referencing 'The Simpsons' and body shaming, after Hegseth criticized overweight military leaders.
Newsom mocks Trump’s weight after Hegseth insults ‘fat’ leaders
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Overview
- California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly mocked Pete Hegseth and President Trump, responding to their recent comments concerning military fitness and the physical condition of service members.
- Newsom's criticism specifically targeted Hegseth's remarks about overweight military leaders in the Pentagon, drawing parallels to 'The Simpsons' and highlighting body shaming concerns.
- Pete Hegseth had previously emphasized the critical importance of maintaining strict height and weight requirements and passing physical tests for all military personnel.
- In his response, Newsom directly referenced President Trump's weight and well-known fast food consumption habits, linking them to Hegseth's demands for military fitness.
- This public exchange among prominent figures underscores an ongoing debate regarding physical standards within the military and the appropriateness of commenting on personal physique.
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Pete Hegseth criticized overweight military leaders in the Pentagon and emphasized the need for strict height and weight requirements and passing physical tests for all military personnel.
Governor Gavin Newsom mocked Pete Hegseth's remarks by referencing 'The Simpsons' and body shaming, and he linked Hegseth's demands for military fitness to President Trump's weight and fast food consumption habits.
Hegseth stated he did not want his son serving alongside troops who are out of shape or under a leader who is the first but not the best, and he criticized what he perceives as lowered standards to accommodate integration efforts.
The exchange underscores an ongoing debate about the physical fitness standards within the military and the appropriateness of public comments on personal physique and leadership standards.
Hegseth announced multiple initiatives including gender-neutral fitness standards for combat jobs, exemptions to facial hair rules, and other personnel and training reforms aiming to improve military readiness and culture.
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