r/politics • u/mom0nga • Jul 15 '26

No Paywall Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members

https://thehill.com/policy/defense/5969935-hegseth-testosterone-testing-dod/
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u/Bronsonkills Jul 15 '26

Yeah, you thought the suicide rates were high now, wait until they are pumped full of hormones.

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u/Outtatheblu42 Jul 15 '26

Don’t forget higher rates of spousal abuse!

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u/Special_Persimmon_52 Jul 15 '26

Exactly what I was thinking: More domestic violence with the added bonus of gun skills.

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u/Chaplain-Freeing Jul 15 '26

Go full russia and legalize it so there's no problem.

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u/Casual_OCD Canada Jul 15 '26

Pretty sure that's in Project 2025. I know ending spousal rape is in there

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u/superindianslug Jul 15 '26

How much higher are cancer rates for when pump someone full of hormones for no reason? Im sure that'll help the suicide rates too.

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u/__slamallama__ Jul 15 '26

47's admin taking a real roundabout path to lower VA costs

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u/Cloaked42m South Carolina Jul 15 '26

Fuck... yeah, congrats, now you aren't to tired to say good night.

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u/say592 Jul 15 '26

Saving the VA money, one shot a time!