U.S.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a motivational speech to Navy personnel aboard the USS Boxer while the ship was docked in Singapore.The address was intended to inspire sailors involved in the ongoing Iran conflict.During his speech, Hegseth referenced former President Donald Trump's remarks on Iran, referring to Trump as 'my guy on the left.' Hegseth also emphasized the role of the sailors themselves, stating, 'It's not me.It's you guys!' Despite the intended motivational message, the speech drew widespread ridicule on social media.

Journalist Aaron Rupar described it as having an extremely high 'cringe level,' while former Congressman Adam Kinzinger, a veteran, called Hegseth 'an actor playing a Secdef in a cheesy movie.

' Political commentator Ben Dixon questioned the Secretary's involvement in the consequences of the Iran war, and lecturer Gwilym Eades simply labeled the speech as 'stupid.' Many critics saw the timing and tone of the remarks as insensitive, given that the conflict is still ongoing and affecting lives.The incident sparked discussions about leadership communication and morale within the U.S.military during international conflicts.