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Bill Maher Slams Hegseth's Controversial Fitness Remarks

10/6/2025

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Bill Maher criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Quantico, Virginia remarks, mocking 'fat generals' and grooming standards.
Hegseth said fitness tests will follow male benchmarks, calling 'unprofessional appearance' over and likening his stance to Giuliani's tough-on-crime approach.
Maher quipped the Marine motto could become 'no fat chicks'.
Hegseth directed senior leaders to gather without explanation, drawing widespread criticism.

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Bill Maher criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Quantico, Virginia remarks, mocking 'fat generals' and grooming standards.
Hegseth said fitness tests will follow male benchmarks, calling 'unprofessional appearance' over and likening his stance to Giuliani's tough-on-crime approach.
Maher quipped the Marine motto could become 'no fat chicks'.
Hegseth directed senior leaders to gather without explanation, drawing widespread criticism.