Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth had stern words for anyone seeking to skirt the highest standards of fitness in the military Tuesday, as he announced a return to the “highest male standard” for physical fitness.

“If women can make it, excellent. If not, it is what it is,” Hegseth said about reinforcing physical standards for combat. “It will also mean that weak men won't qualify, because we're not playing games. This is combat. This is life or death.”

Hegseth’s words angered many on the feminist left because they know that nothing showcases a woman’s distinct abilities from men more than applying the same physical fitness standard to both sexes. The fact is, only a very small, very elite subset of women are able to meet all the physical standards of the military if applied consistent

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