US EditionHegseth Declares End to ‘Politically Correct’ Leadership in US Military in Speech to Top Generals
All U.S. military personnel must meet weight and fitness standards twice yearly under new directives aiming to restore discipline and remove politically correct policies, Hegseth said.
- Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke to military leaders, announcing the end of 'politically correct' leadership and a focus on merit-based practices in the military during a conference on Tuesday.
- Hegseth emphasized the need for strict, gender-neutral standards for physical fitness to ensure military effectiveness and readiness.
- He stated that any service member who cannot meet the new standards should be out, declaring the end of identity politics in the armed forces.
- Hegseth warned that any military personnel who oppose these new standards are welcome to resign, underscoring a commitment to restoring strength and effectiveness.
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