New Hegseth order obliterated as topping his pile of bad ideas: 'Thought it was a joke'

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new plan to test U.S. troops for low testosterone is drawing pushback from national security commentators, with one columnist calling it "ill-informed on every level and, in some ways, dangerous."

Hegseth announced Wednesday in a video posted to X captioned "The High-T Department of War" that service members age 30 and older will be screened every year for testosterone deficiency as part of their existing periodic health assessment. Troops under 30 can opt in, and those found deficient may choose testosterone replacement therapy.

"While we invest heavily in our weapon systems, platforms and gear, our most decisive tactical advantage will always be the individual warfighter," Hegseth said, framing the screening as a way to keep troops on the "leading edge of lethality."

Writing in Slate, national security columnist Fred Kaplan argued the program rests on a flawed understanding of the hormone.

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Whiskey Pete has inadequacy issues.

[Aristus]

1. He obviously didn't speak to any medical experts. We know how they hate medical experts.

Just from a day-to-day clinical aspect, I have male patients come in all the time asking to have their testosterone level tested because they're having erectile difficulties. Nine times out of ten, their testosterone level is normal.

I've had rare requests from guys with normal testosterone levels ask for testosterone supplementation, thinking it will get them jacked at the gym. I have to let them down easy, saying the high blood pressure, strain on the heart, and risks of blood clots aren't worth whatever they thought they were going to get in return.

[republianmushroom]

7. He may have spoken to the raccoon penis man, RFK jr.

[Biophilic]

2. Hegseth has inadequacy issues because he is obviously inadequate.

[dlk]

3. Hesgeth is a first order poser

A tough guy wannabe. Pathetic.

[durablend]

4. Will they get Viagra too?

[Zorro]

5. How did this dipshit ever get into Princeton?

Was it some DEI program for dumbasses?

[struggle4progress]

6. I assume Hegseth is motivated mainly by his belief that "A hard man is good to find"