American Secretary of War Opens Up: American Stupidity and Obesity Make Enlistment Complex
Washington time, December 18, 2025, U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said at a meeting with recruiters at the Pentagon:
You did it. I know it's not easy, based on basic factors, you know: too many of our American youth are too fat or too stupid.
Hegseth seemed to realize that it was inappropriate, and then corrected himself:
Not stupid, but wrong. It's just that we haven't educated them enough, or they have ADHD, and other reasons. There are many factors in whether a person is suitable or unsuitable for military service.
Hegseth added:
I am very clear that the President pays close attention to these statistics. New recruits are an important indicator. Because this reflects the real feedback from Americans. We can talk about money, talk about public opinion polls. Those men and women who are willing to wear uniforms reflect their trust in civilian and military leadership. The number of new recruits has reached a record high, thank you all.
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