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FBI defends new pull-up requirement for agents, sparking debate over gender equity and readiness.
At a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, FBI Director Kash Patel defended the agency's new physical fitness requirements, including a mandatory pull-up for all special agent applicants starting November 2025, amid criticism from Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) who argued the standard disproportionately affects women.
Patel maintained the test ensures operational readiness and noted medical exemptions exist, while also highlighting recent recruitment changes like eliminating the bachelor’s degree requirement and shortening training.
Hirono raised concerns about leadership and retention, prompting a broader discussion on gender and fitness standards.
El FBI defiende el nuevo requisito de retirada para los agentes, provocando un debate sobre la equidad y la preparación de género.