Seth Meyers aimed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during the latest episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. The comedian cracked a joke about Hegseth’s new military testosterone screening program and wondered why it was being introduced. Meyers mixed humor with criticism as he discussed the policy during his opening monologue.
Seth Meyers turned the Pentagon’s testosterone screening policy into a punchline
Meyers responded to Hegseth’s announcement that U.S. service members over 30 will undergo annual testosterone screenings. Hegseth also said younger troops may choose to participate. During his monologue, Meyers asked, “Is testosterone gonna fix the war?” He then joked that the military should focus on the actual war rather than hormones.
Meyers continued the segment by poking fun at Hegseth’s priorities. He joked that no amount of testosterone could solve military problems on its own. He also suggested that the announcement came at the wrong time because of ongoing military challenges.
Hegseth announced the program in a video posted on X this week. He said service members over 30 will be screened for testosterone annually as part of their standard health checkups. He also said younger military personnel can volunteer for testing and pursue testosterone replacement therapy if their doctors recommend it. Hegseth said the program aims to help troops perform at their “absolute best.”
The policy sparked debate beyond late-night television. Health experts expressed mixed views on the plan, with some supporting broader health screenings and others raising concerns about widespread testing and treatment. Meyers focused on the political implications of the announcement rather than the medical debate.
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