Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been public about his opposition to women in combat jobs and his belief that standards were lowered to accommodate them.
Featured image description: The image shows a group of people in military-style clothing participating in a physical training activity. Some are climbing a wall using ropes, while others are standing nearby, potentially observing or waiting for their turn. There is a sign that says “Wall Climb.” The setting appears to be an outdoor obstacle course.