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A previous source claimed Hegseth's "sense of self-importance has gone to his head along with his vanity. And even though he strutted about the stage like a peacock when he gave his insulting lecture to the military brass, he still doesn't garner respect."
The insider also noted just how much Hegseth is all about his own looks, claiming, "It's all an ego play for Pete. He's always been full of himself, but lately his ego is off the charts. He's obsessed with his body, and now he wants to create the entire military in his image."
Hegseth's odd exchanges with the military continued on Tuesday, October 28, when he took to the stage just before Trump on board the USS George Washington at Yokosuka Naval Base in Japan. The controversial figure walked out to the Metallica song Enter Sandman, before once again focusing on the troops' appearance.
"Beautiful looking men and women," he declared.
"In a moment, you're going to see our commander in chief, who I know is thrilled to see all of you," Hegseth added, attempting to hype up his boss, before hearing a single "woo" from the audience.
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BeerBarrelPolka
(2,106 posts)my whole life as a professional athlete. Hegseth has nothing.
Skittles
(168,613 posts)I cannot imagine that ANYONE respects him - AT ALL
3catwoman3
(28,125 posts)less superficial/more substantial.
TommyT139
(2,071 posts)... it's clear that Hegseth can't grow a beard.
Also, refusing to meet with bearded soldiers means he sees fewer Black soldiers, who comprise most of the men getting medical waivers exempting them from shaving.