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Story summary
- Jon Stewart criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for war comments on a podcast with journalist Alastair Campbell.
- Stewart called Hegseth's glorification of violence vile and said it carries an almost sexual undertone.
- He expressed concern about a "no mercy" mindset and the dismissal of post-World War II humanitarian principles.
- The discussion notes scrutiny of Hegseth's focus on military appearance and a controversial review of women's combat roles within the Defense Department.
