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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 7 MIN

Pete Hegseth's Bench Press Is Embarrassing

from Bulwark+ Takes · host Will Sommer and Joe Perticone

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.comPete Hegseth's latest workout video was supposed to showcase strength. Instead, it was sloppy, in poor form, and seems to show Trump administration officials more determined to become fitness influencers than lead a country. Will Sommer and Joe Perticone give their takes on Hegseth's viral bench press session, RFK Jr.'s airport pull-up stunts, Kash Patel's workout videos, and the broader obsession with macho posturing in MAGA politics.As always: Watch, listen, and leave a comment. Bulwark+ Takes is home to short videos, livestreams, and event archives exclusively for Bulwark+ members.Add Bulwark+ Takes feed to your player of choice, here.

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