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5 hawkish cartoons about Pete Hegseth's meeting of military muscle

Artists take on fat generals, bravery medals, and more

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published 4 October 2025

This cartoon depicts Pete Hegseth, JD Vance, and Donald Trump in a wildly comic, mocking style. The three stand in front of an American flag. Hegseth holds a martini glass and says, &ldquo;The beardos and the fatsos have to go&hellip;&rdquo; The bearded Vance and heavyset Trump look worried.

This cartoon depicts a decorated military man looking somber as he shows his medals to a man and a woman. The military man says, &ldquo;This one&rsquo;s for making it through Trump&rsquo;s rambling blather at Quantico.&rdquo;

This political cartoon depicts a miniature, five-inch tall Pete Hegseth who is being towered over by legs and boots of men much taller than him. He says, &ldquo;Men, let me tell you about the warrior ethos.&rdquo;

This cartoon depicts Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump addressing an audience of stern-looking military generals. Hegseth has his arm around Trump and says, &ldquo;And NOW gentlemen, commander-in-chief Bonspur would like to say a few words about esprit de corps.&rdquo;

This cartoon takes place in the auditorium at Quantico and is titled &ldquo;Warrior Ethos.&rdquo; Donald Trump holds a giant bottle of Extra Strength Tylenol as generals look on. A shirtless Pete Hegeth is behind a podium labeled &ldquo;Secretary of WTF&rdquo; and points at Trump. Hegseth says, &ldquo;Our secret weapon.&rdquo;

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