As the Right Leans Into ‘Warrior’ Culture, Some Leftist Gym Bros Are Pushing Back

Last week, “Secretary of War” Pete Hegseth called America’s troops fat. Every “warrior,” he said, will now be required to train every duty day and pass fitness tests twice a year. “Frankly, it’s tiring to look out at combat formations … and see fat troops. Likewise it’s completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon.”

Equating physical appearance with battle-ready fortitude has become a consistent talking point for Hegseth and other Republicans…