Pentagon Chief: ADHD And Obesity Complicate U.S. Military Recruitment
- 19.12.2025, 5:32
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Pete Hegseth made a poignant statement.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth has complained about fat and stupid Americans. He said obesity and ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) make it difficult to recruit into the US military.
Despite this, recruiters have managed to recruit into the Armed Forces at record levels, the secretary said. "And I know it's challenging based on the basic ingredients, you know: too many of our young people are too fat or too dumb," he added.
Hegseth then tried to soften his comment, noting that recruits probably aren't being trained enough, or suffer from ADHD or something else. He said there are many components to why some are suitable for enlistment and others are not.
The Pentagon chief said U.S. President Donald Trump recognizes the military's record on enlistment and spends a lot of time on statistics.