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- ‘Vain’ Pete Hegseth sporting noticeably smoother skin after round of botox injections (irishstar.com)
Botox, Brawn, and Battle Readiness: Inside the Defense Secretary’s Pentagon Persona
Washington D.C. – It appears the nation’s top military official, Defense Secretary Peter Hegseth, might be battling more than just global threats. Reports indicate the 49-year-old Secretary underwent a round of Botox injections last month, sparking a flurry of commentary from anonymous insiders.
“It’s all an ego play for Pete,” one source, speaking anonymously, reportedly claimed. “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.”
This aesthetic focus comes amidst a series of bold directives from Hegseth. Last month, during a meeting with top military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, the former Fox and Friends host didn’t mince words.
“No more DEI, dudes in dresses, or gender delusion…prepare for war,” he declared. He also reportedly expressed being “tired of seeing fat troops” and pushed for rigorous physical standards across the armed forces.
Insiders suggest that Hegseth’s new role has significantly inflated his sense of self-importance, leading to what one described as “vanity.” Despite reportedly “strutting about the stage like a peacock” during his lecture to military brass, some sources claim he still struggles to command respect, even being overshadowed by former President Trump during a recent minor speech.
When questioned about the alleged Botox treatments, the Department of War reportedly responded with a sharp rebuke.
Hegseth’s commitment to physical fitness isn’t entirely new. This past summer, he and Health Secretary Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. launched the “Pete and Bobby Challenge,” a demanding fitness test requiring 50 pull-ups and 100 push-ups within five minutes. While neither Secretary managed to complete the challenge within the allotted time, Hegseth reportedly came within seconds of succeeding.
The “muscleman” Secretary has long showcased his physique, often filmed participating in fitness exercises with military members. However, some of his personal touches within the Pentagon have raised eyebrows among insiders. Reports suggest he’s installed a make-up studio and adorned the building with photos of himself and his wife, Jennifer Rauchet.
More recently, Hegseth is said to be “rattled” and fearing for his safety following the murder of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk. Anonymous sources describe a “manic quality” about him, noting he’s been visibly distracted and on edge. “Dude is crawling out of his skin,” another source commented.
Amidst escalating global tensions in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, one insider expressed bewilderment at the Secretary’s reported priorities. “With everything that’s happening in the world, he’s choosing to focus on razor bumps. Seriously?”