Mark Kelly: US military 'doesn’t need more testosterone'

Senator Mark Kelly sharply criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for his leadership style and recent changes to department leadership, calling his approach overly aggressive and confrontational. During an interview, Kelly described the secretary’s public rhetoric as inflammatory, emphasizing a focus on "killing people and maximum lethality" rather than strategic defense policy. The retired Navy captain framed the criticism as a departure from professional military values, suggesting the secretary’s tone undermines effective leadership. The exchange highlights growing tensions between political figures over the direction of defense strategy and public messaging.

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) bluntly criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Tuesday, denouncing the changes he has made to department leadership during his tenure.  The retired Navy captain rebuked the secretary as “a guy who runs around on the stage, yelling about killing people and maximum lethality and testosterone” during an appearance on MS NOW’s “Morning...