Jul. 19, 2026
Hegseth and the MAGA male aesthetic
The Trump administration has denounced puberty blockers and hormone therapy for transgender minors as “chemical mutilation”. Last week, it made clear it has no similar qualms about injecting US soldiers with testosterone. Liberal lawmakers and... Read more.
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