Pacing back and forth in front of a giant American flag backdrop reminiscent of the opening scene of the movie “Patton,” and speaking to an audience featuring more stars than visible in the night sky over Washington, newly-rebranded War Secretary delivered a ripsnorting, barn burner of a speech sharing his dream of a bad-ass American military dominated by men, where women are welcomed only if they can match the men in physical strength and stamina.

“If that means no women qualify for some combat jobs, so be it. That is not the intent, but it could be the result. So be it,” Hegseth said, describing a warrior ethos where he-men rule, and weaklings, fatties, and “males who think they’re female” are not welcomed. “Weak men won’t qualify because we’re not playing games. This is combat. This is

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