Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Comes Down on Facial Hair

Jul 11, 2026 - 06:00
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Comes Down on Facial Hair
Since becoming the secretary of defense in January 2025, Pete Hegseth has engaged in a personal war against a ruthless adversary: facial hair. “If you want a beard, you can join special forces. If not, then shave,” Hegseth said in a speech to top military commanders last September. “We don’t have a ...