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Defense Secretary Hegseth demanded loyalty, imposed stricter fitness standards, and banned beards, sparking concern over military politicization.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a confrontational speech to top military leaders in Quantico, Virginia, urging them to support his vision or resign, criticizing past leadership for fostering a "woke" culture and declining readiness.
He announced new physical fitness standards based on male benchmarks for combat roles, banned beards, and targeted overweight senior officers, while vowing to overhaul how misconduct and discrimination complaints are handled.
President Trump, speaking afterward, praised the military and pledged full support, though his remarks included political commentary.
The event, hastily convened and attended by global commanders, raised concerns about the military’s apolitical tradition, with no evidence of private meetings and the total cost unknown.
El secretario de Defensa Hegseth exigió lealtad, impuso estándares de condición física más estrictos y prohibió las barbas, lo que provocó preocupación por la politización militar.