Hundreds of generals and admirals were summoned from around the world last week for today's unusual meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at the Marine Corps Museum in Quantico, Virginia, without initially being told why.
Hegseth promoted the new name — the Department of War, although it has not officially been changed by Congress — and slammed "toxic leaders," whom he accused of lowering standards to make the Defense Department the "woke department."
Hegseth told the military leaders he's rolling out 10 new directives involving physical fitness, new grooming requirements and a return to "the highest male standard" for combat positions. He slammed what he said were "fat troops" and added "it's completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon and leading commands around the world. It's a bad look."
President Trump spoke after Hegseth, saying "together, we're re-awakening the warrior spirit."
Mr. Trump said his administration is committing $1 trillion in 2026 for the military. Neither Mr. Trump nor Hegseth addressed the looming government shutdown. Active-duty troops will be required to report for duty but their pay will be delayed until the shutdown is over.
President Trump And Pete Hegseth Address U.S. Senior Military Leaders At Quantico
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