Joe Rogan, the no-nonsense podcast giant, has thrown his weight behind Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s Secretary of War, in a fiery takedown of what he sees as dangerous ideological overreach in the U.S. military.
Breitbart reported that Rogan, speaking on his latest podcast this past Tuesday, praised Hegseth’s mission to refocus the military on preparedness while slamming the Biden administration for pushing what he calls an extreme progressive agenda into the armed forces.
Under Biden’s watch, Rogan argued, the military became a testing ground for identity politics, with appointments that prioritized ideology over capability.
He didn’t hold back, pointing to the placement of what he described as unfit individuals in critical roles, undermining the military’s core mission.
“We had crazy people that were in charge of very important positions,” Rogan declared, his frustration palpable. And let’s be honest, when the focus shifts from readiness to social experiments, who pays the price? Our brave service members, that’s who.
As an example, Rogan highlighted the case of Sam Brinton, a Biden appointee who served as deputy assistant secretary for spent fuel and waste disposition in the Department of Energy’s Office of Nuclear Energy starting in 2022.
Brinton, who identifies as non-binary and is an open cross-dresser as well as an LGBTQ+ activist, made headlines for the wrong reasons. Rogan couldn’t resist a jab, noting how this official was caught up in a bizarre scandal.
“That guy who was stealing women’s clothes,” Rogan quipped, referring to Brinton’s arrest for taking women’s luggage at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. It’s hard to take national security seriously when personal antics overshadow professional duty.
Brinton was later convicted but avoided jail time, only to be fired in disgrace from the Department of Energy during Biden’s tenure. If this is the kind of leadership pushed under the guise of inclusivity, one has to wonder about priorities.
Turning to the present, Rogan expressed optimism about Hegseth’s upcoming address to the combined military command at Quantico, which was scheduled to follow the podcast. The goal? A much-needed reset.
Reportedly, Hegseth plans to deliver a moral and ethical mandate to the generals, emphasizing preparedness over political agendas. It’s a message that resonates with those who believe the military should be a fortress of strength, not a battleground for cultural debates.
Rogan’s take on this is crystal clear: get back to basics. “No more identity politics and bullshit,” he insisted, cutting through the noise with a call for competence over ideology. Isn’t that what we all want—a military ready to defend, not debate?
The podcast host didn’t just critique the past; he painted a vision for the future that many on the right will cheer. If Hegseth can steer the military away from divisive policies, it could restore trust in our nation’s defense.
While some may argue that diversity and inclusion have a place in all institutions, the counterpoint is simple: not at the expense of mission-critical focus.
When lives are on the line, readiness isn’t negotiable. Let’s hope Hegseth’s address at Quantico marks the start of a pragmatic turnaround.