Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — decrying “fat generals and admirals” — outlined new rules for the “highest male standard” for fitness in combat roles.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth — decrying “fat generals and admirals” — outlined new rules for the “highest male standard” for fitness in combat roles.

“If that means no women qualify for some combat jobs, so be it,” he told hundreds of military leaders.https://t.co/8BX0ti8GVW

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