President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 6 to boost the domestic drone industry, aiming to cut regulatory barriers and enhance transparency in operations. A video featuring Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promoting these measures was met with ridicule on social media, as users mocked its militaristic and patriotic presentation. Hegseth boldly declares the nation's commitment to drone dominance amidst criticism regarding the clip's cringe factor and questioning if it was approved by Metallica, whose song was featured prominently.
The video released to promote Trump's new executive order features Hegseth standing resolute as a drone drops a memo into his hands as Metallica's Enter Sandman plays out in the background. This is the future, Hegseth proclaims. We're in the fight. We're in the fight to win it. And we're never gonna back down.
In a move aimed to boost the domestic drone industry, President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on June 6 aimed at slashing regulatory hurdles and expanding transparency in drone operations.
The patriotic cinematics of hard rock and militarism, however, was lampooned online as users wondered whether the video had been directed by The Office creator Ricky Gervais.
CBS News reporter Jim LaPorta was more curious as to whether Metallica had approved the use of their music for the video.
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