Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Does Push-Ups, Deadlifts with U.S. Special Forces in Germany

Breitbart ^ | 02/12/2025 | Kristina Wong

[ChicagoConservative27]

STUTTGART, Germany — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday began his first international trip overseas spending some quality time with American troops stationed in Germany early in the morning for some physical training — or PT, in military-speak.

Side-by-side with Green Berets from the 10th Special Forces Group, the 44-year-old defense secretary did the “HERO workout” — a series of exercises honoring those who have fallen in the line of duty.

Hegseth did the workout despite arriving to Germany around 2 a.m. that morning and only getting a few hours sleep. Asked why it was important for him to do soo, he said it was about hearing from the troops directly.

[ChicagoConservative27]

Pete is breath of fresh air and a real man. Unlike during full diaper when they had trans generals.

[cgbg]

That is excellent for morale—well done.

[MeneMeneTekelUpharsin]

Great!

[Zathras]

The previous Idi Amin wanna-be could barely get out of bed in the morning.

[rlmorel]

Yep. It shows leadership (in the specific area of personal physical fitness) where that leadership which includes his personal example is extremely effective and important.

THAT is Leadership.

We have plenty of “Leaders” in today’s military, we need more “Leadership” in my opinion. Hegseth sets an example.

[lightman]

Leading by example!

[ProtectOurFreedom]

"The previous Idi Amin wanna-be..."

You mean the guy on the right below?

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[catbertz]

I like this a lot. Have a friend concerned about his ability to manage a huge organization. I said don’t sweat it, what’s more important is his philosophy and ethos. A man of good character can learn to manage, and get help with the nuts and bolts of management.

[mikeus_maximus]

As a CLO with 25 years of experience working my way up in large and small, public and private companies, I wholeheartedly commend that advice. Spot on.

[catbertz]

Thanks and good to hear my theory stands the test of someone with experience on the ground! I appreciate your response.