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Pentagon to test male troops over 30 for low testosterone

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon will begin testing male service members aged 30 and older for low testosterone, citing symptoms like reduced energy and concentration. This policy, alongside other messaging and symbolism from the Trump administration, has been labeled "cringe fascism" by critics. The term describes the administration's use of fascist imagery and rhetoric in a way that is often perceived as embarrassing or ridiculous, yet masks serious authoritarian tendencies. AI

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Pentagon to test male troops over 30 for low testosterone

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    Call it ‘cringe fascism’: Hegseth wants male troops 30 and older tested for low testosterone

    The Pentagon said the checks would include symptoms such as “loss of spontaneous morning erections” and “diminished energy and physical performance.”

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