Joe Rogan Supports Hegseth's Campaign to Remove 'Woke' Culture from U.S. Military

Joe Rogan publicly endorsed Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's initiative to eliminate 'woke' culture and enforce stricter physical fitness standards within the U.S. military, emphasizing a focus on readiness and effectiveness over identity politics. Rogan criticized recent military inclusivity efforts under the Biden administration, particularly targeting policies that prioritized inclusiveness for women and LGBT individuals, which he described as distracting and absurd. He cited the controversy around Sam Brinton, the first openly genderfluid senior government official who was fired after allegations of theft, to highlight his concerns about past military leadership. Hegseth, addressing senior military officials at Quantico, called for a return to the highest physical standards, condemning the presence of overweight troops and generals, and declaring an end to what he termed "woke garbage," including diversity offices and gender-related initiatives. Both Rogan and Hegseth expressed a desire to remove social justice and politically correct ideologies from the military, focusing instead on combat readiness and traditional standards. This stance reflects a broader shift in military policy under the current administration aimed at prioritizing physical preparedness and removing perceived ideological distractions.