The High-T War Plan: A Dangerous Misread of Modern Warfare
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Slate's Fred Kaplan critiques Pete Hegseth's proposal to test all service members over 30 for testosterone and provide shots for those with low levels, arguing that hormone levels vary widely and lack a clear 'normal' baseline; higher muscle mass does not automatically translate to combat effectiveness; testosterone therapy carries risks like high blood pressure and mood changes; in Kaplan's view, modern warfare relies more on strategy, technology, and coordination than hormonal boosts, making the plan ill-informed and dangerous.
- I Can’t Believe This New Hegseth Proposal Isn’t a Parody Slate Magazine
- Hegseth touts a high-testosterone military, as doctors question his claims The Washington Post
- Pete Hegseth’s Plan for ‘High T’ Troops Is a Junk Science Fever Dream WIRED
- Pete Hegseth wants testosterone for his soldiers. Finally, some gender-affirming care | Arwa Mahdawi The Guardian
- Statement by Chief Pentagon Spokesman, Sean Parnell, on Enhanced Screening Protocol to Opt U.S. Department of War (.gov)
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