US defense secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered annual testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers in the military aged 30 and older. The policy is part of a broader push to make the US military more macho, according to analysis by the Guardian's Decoding America co-hosts Reged Ahmad and Jonathan Yerushalmy.
Context of the Policy
The move comes amid questions about Donald Trump's prime-time address on the US electoral system before the midterms. Critics have asked whether the speech aimed to destabilize and undermine confidence in the system.
Impact and Questions
The testosterone screening order has sparked debate about military readiness and the emphasis on traditional masculine traits in the armed forces.
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