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Host or Commentator 1
The Secretary of Defense for the United States of America doesn't want fat soldiers. Hear it for yourself, play the clip.
Commentator 2
Fighting in the unit that many of you will lead are capable, truly physically capable of doing what is necessary under fire. They need to be fit, not fat, sharp, not shabby. Especially our leaders. And that's why we're reviewing how the department has maintained standards in the past, especially the last four years.
Host or Commentator 1
Okay, okay. Has he seen the footage of a MAGA rally? I'm not trying to be rude here or anything, but you know, they call it the gravy seals. Yeah, all the men sit around acting like they're tough guys. I mean, is he seeing the MAGA base?
Commentator 3
Has he looked in the mirror? He is the most incompetent, incapable. I mean it's irony is dead. The lack of self awareness is jaw dropping. That he would have the balls to get up in front of military personnel and make that speech to me is jaw dropping.
Host or Commentator 1
Imagine if Lloyd Austin or Barack Obama or Kamala Harris or any Democrat said something like that. The meltdown that would ensue, I mean they would just lose their minds. All right, moving on. This is something that I do not want to die from the news at all. I think this is super duper, duper important and it is. The House Democrats who went to El Salvador asked for proof of life for Andre Hernandez romero, the gay 19 year old Venezuelan makeup artist. They didn't get one. No one's heard from him since March 14th. Everyone is extremely worried. And the bulwark says we know that Donald Trump wants this story to die. You guys, I have to say I have an 18 year old son. Hums has a 19 year old son. This is horrible. I mean this, this 19 year old was kidnapped by the United States government, denied due process and sent to a concentration camp in El Salvador. And we are all just going on with our lives.
Commentator 3
Well, and sadly he is not one of the only ones. You hear more stories every day of people disappearing from these plane manifestos. Like these people, nobody can get in contact with them, can't get proof of life. It is absolutely terrifying. He's not the only one. We are seeing an epidemic every day. The paper is telling us. Well, the paper, the news is telling us people are being taken off the streets. They're disappearing off the ice rolls. This is becoming something that is a five alarm fire. The Supreme Court saying you can't deport him anymore. Judges are saying bring him back. And the Trump administration is not deported doing it.
Host or Commentator 1
Yeah, this is, this is the the why they want to talk to you about all of these other issues. And don't be fooled and think that the Democrats that want to talk about all these alleged woke issues, human rights. It is the Republicans that always try to throw red meat to take your eye off the ball that people are denied due process and it's all fun and games and you can sit there and free base and snort Fox News all you want to until your little darling gets disappeared and then you'll be like, oh, now I get why they were fighting for that. Which brings me to this whole like red state, blue state. And I will say that MAGA has done a really good job demonizing blue cities who are typically the epicenter of all economic activity. And they have spent a long time, a lot of news cycles, a lot of rigor, a lot of discipline, attacking anything that is linked with the Democratic party or Democratic party successes. Democrats to the contrary, don't spend enough, enough time bashing red state policies. We personally can testify to this because we are boots on the ground in Oklahoma and our state is ranked 49th or 50th in education. There is no transgender secret super duper gay agenda happening in the state of Oklahoma. These people are just trying to not get bullied by their government. Meanwhile the governor and the secretary, what is he, the superintendent of school, spend an inordinate amount of time talking about all this indoctrination going on in Oklahom guys, it's the buckle of the Bible belt. Nobody's indoctrinating anybody on anything other than these poor teachers that barely make any money are trying to teach out of textbooks. But I digress because put this up, okay? Blue states generate the vast majority of America's gross domestic product. Red states are welfare queens. This is so important to understand. And Democrats do not attack this enough. These red states do not, do not give to the federal government near as much as they suck back. Blue states give a lot more. And then they fund these red states. And I don't know why the Democrats don't take a state like Oklahoma, don't take a state like West Virginia, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, where you have these Republican MAGA majorities. These are the bottom 10 states, always the bottom 10 states. Republican policies unrestricted. Everything they want they get in these states. And guess what? Either they dedicate like in our, in our, the case of our state, the governor dedicated our state every square inch to Jesus Christ. Which leads me to either Jesus doesn't like red states or the guys that run it are dipshits.
Commentator 3
Well There is no question that the Democrats have not done a good enough job of telling people it is the blue states that is supporting you, all of your stupid policies that are bad for women, High crime, more gun violence, more drugs. They are all right here in the south where, you know, borderline south, but all the, in every category, education, women's mortality, everything is worse in these super red states that are being funded by woke states.
Host or Commentator 1
Right? And here's how they take your eye off that because they have a whole right wing media propaganda channel, Fox News, that's been on air now for over 20 years and we're seeing a generation of this craziness manifested. And instead of telling you facts and having earning money the right way, earning money by merit by doing real journalism and making your imprint on the country that the Murdoch family has benefited from, they do the cheapest, most morally defunct, flawed thing they can do. They grind up hate, cruelty and lies and serve it to a dumbed down public and tell them that everybody's out to get them. And here's what they do. Here's their big thing on Trump. I can't believe people believe this, but listen to Jesse Waters.
Commentator 2
They're having a hard time coming to grips with reality. Clinical psychiatrists call this a psychotic break. When you sever yourself from reality and live in a different world that you've created in your own mind. These are the people we're dealing with.
Host or Commentator 1
Okay? So you know what's so funny about that is it's, it's clinical psychiatrists call what Jesse Waters just did gaslighting, right? And literally textbook projection. The facts of the matter are Trumponomics are a failure. The fact of the matter is Trump is a terrible businessman. The fact of the matter is economies with corrupt governments are not good economies. And it's just, we could go on and on and on down, down the list. But it's amazing to me that people are so willing to play this short term thing. Let's say that Trump, let's say he lives four more years and somehow they've rigged it to where he stays in power eight more. So then what? He's almost like 90 in just eight years. Think about how fast eight years go by and they're just all dying on the Hill for this piece of shit. And nobody really believes in anything. Like what does Trump believe in? What does MAGA believe in?
Commentator 3
They believe in hate, they believe in cruelty, they believe in white supremacy. I mean this is the Fox. Here's what's so interesting to me. All we ever hear about Is Biden did this. I mean Trump is still talking about all these problems are Biden's problems. He, he has Biden derangement syndrome because he's still blaming everything on Biden even though Biden handed him the best economy in the world and he's fucked it up because he's incompetent. And they're going through the Constitution. They're not talking about that on Fox. They're not saying we are denying constitutional rights. They're worried about Trump derangement syndrome. And here's the deal. Jesse Waters do better on your makeup. Looks like shit.
Host or Commentator 1
Think about this. You know Rupert Murdoch and his son Lachlan Murdoch, they've literally made billions of dollars. They have boats, planes, houses, dual citizenship, blah blah. And they could literally like leave an imprint. Like that woman that owned the Washington Post back during Nixon's era. Yeah, she, she stood on principle and maybe, maybe she could have earned more money being like a National Enquirer type thing, but instead she wanted to earn money the proper way. She didn't want it to be tainted. That's gone with maggot. Like these guys is like, what's the shortcut? Get rich quick injected into my veins. That I can do. They don't really believe in hard work. They believe in cheating the system. And that's what Fox does. I just can't imagine that, that somebody in that orbit, in Rupert Murdoch's orbit, I think his younger son kind of like is excommunicated a little bit. But like this is what you want your imprint to be like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, like this is what you want your imprint to be that you had all of this money, you did a really good job at capitalism and you were really sadistic prick.
Commentator 3
Right?
Host or Commentator 1
That's what you want to go with your, the historical record of yourself. That's just crazy to me. Okay, and while we're talking about all these, you know, terrible things that has happening with the United States of America. Don't worry you guys. The President is on the hard hitting issues at the White House. Play the tape.
Donald Trump
You're going up so long for a flag. What was going on? We're putting up a beautiful, almost 100 foot tall American flag on this side and another one on the other side. Two flags, top of the line. And they've needed flag poles for 200 years. It was something I've often said. They don't have a flag pole per se, so we're putting one right where you saw us and we're putting another one on the other side, on top of the mounds. It's going to be two.
Host or Commentator 1
Beautiful. Okay, okay. Here's all I have to say about that. It is so intellectually and just objectively dishonest to claim that Washington, D.C. or the White House doesn't have enough American flags on it. This is the dumbed down bullshit where he hugs a flag and says he loves America, dry humps it while he rips up the Constitution, denies people due process, but oh, my God, Trump said that he likes Jesus. And you know what he's doing out there in Washington, D.C. he's putting up 200 foot tall flag poles so that everybody can see it. And it's like, jesus Christ, Barb, you're a dipshit. You're ruining America. Quit watching Fox News, for fuck's sake. Barb. All right, we'll see you all later.
IHIP News Episode Summary
Title: WTF? An Unhinged Pete Hegseth Fat Shames U.S. Soldiers on Live TV!!
Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Release Date: April 25, 2025
In this episode of IHIP News, hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan delve into a variety of pressing political issues with their characteristic blend of humor and incisive commentary. The episode, titled "WTF? An Unhinged Pete Hegseth Fat Shames U.S. Soldiers on Live TV!!", tackles topics ranging from military standards and MAGA rallies to human rights concerns and media critique. Below is a detailed summary capturing the key discussions, insights, and conclusions drawn by the hosts.
The episode kicks off with Jennifer Welch highlighting a controversial statement from the U.S. Secretary of Defense regarding the physical standards of soldiers.
A clip plays featuring Commentator 2 emphasizing the necessity for soldiers to maintain fitness:
Jennifer and Angie critique this stance, questioning the balance between maintaining military standards and addressing broader issues of body image and leadership within the armed forces.
The conversation shifts to the behavior of participants at MAGA rallies, with the hosts expressing disdain for what they perceive as performative toughness.
Commentator 3 amplifies this criticism, targeting the leadership's incompetence and lack of self-awareness:
The hosts juxtapose this behavior with how Democratic leaders might react, suggesting that such a display would lead to significant backlash:
A significant portion of the episode addresses the alarming case of Andre Hernandez Romero, a 19-year-old Venezuelan makeup artist whose whereabouts remain unknown since March 14th.
Commentator 3 expands on this, highlighting a broader pattern of disappearances:
The hosts lament the lack of accountability, accusing the government of denying due process and fostering a climate of fear:
Jennifer and Angie delve into the dichotomy between red and blue states, critiquing both parties' approaches and highlighting economic disparities.
They argue that Democrats neglect to sufficiently criticize red state policies, which often result in poorer social outcomes:
Conversely, they accuse Republicans of exacerbating issues through neglect and poor leadership, using Oklahoma as a case study:
A substantial segment is dedicated to critiquing Fox News and its role in shaping public perception through what the hosts describe as "hate, cruelty, and lies."
They argue that the network prioritizes sensationalism over journalistic integrity, thereby fostering division and misinformation:
Jennifer further dissects the motivations behind media practices, suggesting that financial incentives overshadow ethical reporting:
Towards the episode's end, a clip of Donald Trump discussing the installation of oversized American flags prompts sharp criticism from the hosts.
Jennifer Welch responds vehemently:
In wrapping up, Jennifer emphasizes the destructive nature of current political and media landscapes, urging listeners to recognize and challenge the systemic issues plaguing the nation.
Overall Insights:
IHIP News presents a progressive critique of current political dynamics, emphasizing the flaws within both Republican and Democratic strategies.
The hosts advocate for greater accountability in government actions, especially concerning human rights and due process.
A significant emphasis is placed on media responsibility, with Fox News being singled out for promoting divisive and misleading narratives.
The episode underscores the economic and social disparities between red and blue states, calling for more balanced political discourse.
Conclusion:
Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan deliver a fervent examination of the United States' political and social state, blending humor with serious critique. By dissecting the actions of political leaders, media outlets, and governmental policies, they aim to shed light on underlying issues threatening the nation's cohesion and progress. For listeners seeking a candid and comprehensive analysis of contemporary politics from a progressive standpoint, this episode of IHIP News offers a compelling listen.