Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Hegseth Mocked For Plan To Inject US Soldiers With Testosterone


(MENAFN- Asia Times) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday elicited instant ridicule after he unveiled a new plan to offer military personnel testosterone injections.

In a video announcement, Hegseth said he was authorizing a screening program to ensure US soldiers“have the right testosterone levels” to perform at their“absolute best.”

“It's well established science that, as we age, testosterone levels often drop,” the US defense secretary explained.“Under the supervision of our world-class medical professionals, warfighters aged 30 and older are going to be tested annually as part of their periodic health assessment.”

Personnel who are found lacking in testosterone, Hegseth continued, would get recommendations for hormone injections, though he emphasized that this would be entirely optional.

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