US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has faced humiliation after a video surfaced showing him struggling to bench press in front of US soldiers. The clip, posted on X by Republicans Against Trump, shows Hegseth sweating and receiving support from a soldier as he attempts to lift weights.
The video was posted during Hegseth's recent trip to Guantanamo Bay, a US military base in Cuba, where tensions with the island nation are escalating. Hegseth had cautioned Cuba against acquiring military capabilities that could target the base or the US homeland.
Netizens have mocked Hegseth, with many calling the clip 'embarrassing.' Some have defended the Defense Secretary, but the majority of responses have been critical. Hegseth's recent visit to Guantanamo Bay was part of a larger effort to discuss the significance of the mission with service members.
