Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced severe backlash after CBS News reported that he is retrofitting a room next to the Pentagon press briefing area into a makeup studio, supposedly to prepare for televised appearances. This decision, involving several thousand dollars, was defended by the Defense Department as a routine upgrade. Critics, including military scholars and Congressional representatives, ridiculed the project as a waste of taxpayer money, suggesting it detracts from the serious business of national defense, with some calling for Hegseth's resignation.
The makeup studio renovation at the Pentagon has sparked criticism, emphasizing a disconnect between military priorities and perceived vanity in defense leadership.
Critics point out the waste of taxpayer dollars on a makeup studio, questioning its relevance to troop support and operational priorities.
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