Fox News host Pete Hegseth has ignited a firestorm of medical criticism after making astonishing claims about personal hygiene during a television discussion about Kentucky politics.
The controversial presenter revealed on 'Fox & Friends' that he hasn't properly washed his hands in over ten years, asserting he avoids doing so to build immunity through exposure to 'good germs'.
Medical Experts Sound Alarm Over Dangerous Claims
Healthcare professionals have universally condemned Hegseth's comments as medically irresponsible and potentially dangerous. Doctors emphasise that regular hand washing remains one of the most effective methods for preventing the spread of infectious diseases.
During the segment discussing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Hegseth doubled down on his unusual hygiene philosophy, stating: 'I don't believe in that. I'm not anti-hand washing... but I don't use soap unless I have visible dirt.'
Brain Boosting Claims Lack Scientific Basis
Most alarmingly, Hegseth attempted to link his hygiene habits to cognitive enhancement, suggesting that exposure to germs could provide 'brain boosting' benefits. Medical experts have confirmed there is absolutely no scientific evidence supporting this connection.
Public health officials have expressed concern that such statements from high-profile media figures could undermine years of public health education about basic hygiene practices, particularly following the COVID-19 pandemic that highlighted the critical importance of hand hygiene.
The timing of these comments has raised additional eyebrows, coming during ongoing public discussions about health and immunity in political circles.
