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Trump's Agenda: Hegseth Demands Fitness, Cultural Shift in Military
10/3/2025
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Story summary
- War Secretary Pete Hegseth urged leaders to align with the Trump agenda or resign.
- He demanded stricter fitness standards for all ranks, calling 'fat generals' unacceptable.
- The speech carried a strong anti-woke message, linking readiness to cultural change in the service.
- Trump endorsed Hegseth, promoting a warfighting ethos and United States dominance, signaling a major shift.
