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Newsom Mocks Trump After Hegseth Decries 'Fat Generals' and Unveils Tougher Fitness Rules

Hegseth used a short-notice summit of about 800 senior officers to roll out stricter fitness rules, prompting questions over politicization and cost.

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks onstage during the Clinton Global Initiative 2025 Annual Meeting at New York Hilton Midtown on September 24, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by JP Yim/Getty Images for Clinton Global Initiative)
California Gov. Gavin Newsom mocks President Donald Trump's weight. (Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Newsom posted an unflattering photo of President Trump on X with the caption, "I guess the Commander in Chief needs to go!" in response to Hegseth’s remarks.
  • The governor’s press office followed with an AI-generated image and the message, "IT'S COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE TO SEE A FAT COMMANDER IN CHIEF IN THE HALLS OF THE WHITE HOUSE!"
  • Hegseth announced biannual physical assessments, codified daily PT for all personnel, a new combat field test, and a return to the "highest male standard only" for combat roles.
  • He told senior officers it was unacceptable to see "fat troops" and "fat generals and admirals" and said any leader angered by the changes could "do the honorable thing and resign."
  • The Quantico gathering brought roughly 800 top officers together on short notice, drawing scrutiny over purpose and potential multimillion-dollar costs, after Trump earlier rebranded the Pentagon as the Department of War and gave Hegseth the "Secretary of War" title.