Watch: Hegseth rails against 'beardos' and 'woke' at gathering of US generals
Published: 9/30/2025

US generals and admirals convened at the Marine Corps Museum in Virginia after being summoned from various locations. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced 10 new directives focusing on physical fitness, grooming, and combat standards. President Donald Trump also addressed the military leaders at this unprecedented gathering, as reported by BBC's Bernd Debusmann who witnessed the event.