{"id":604152,"date":"2026-05-19T14:02:16","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:02:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=604152"},"modified":"2026-05-19T14:02:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T14:02:16","slug":"sec-of-war-hegseth-does-a-hilarious-impression-of-donald-trump","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buglecall.org\/?p=604152","title":{"rendered":"Sec of War Hegseth does a hilarious impression of Donald Trump"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A heated primary contest wasn\u2019t without laughs as a cabinet member\u2019s Kentucky stump included a \u201chilarious impression\u201d of the commander-in-chief.<\/p>\n

Earning frequent ire from President Donald Trump, Tuesday night was set to be a defining moment in MAGA politics as incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie faced a Republican primary opponent. Showing up in his personal capacity, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth\u2019s support for the Trump-endorsed retired U.S. Navy SEAL Ed Gallrein included a lighthearted moment impersonating his boss.<\/p>\n

About halfway through his speech, after reiterating steps taken throughout the Trump administration to nix woke from the military, Hegseth pulled back the curtain and took on the mannerisms and speech pattern of the president as he continued, \u201cPresident Trump told me when he first offered me this job, he said, \u2018Pete, you\u2019re gonna have to be tough as sh*t.\u2019 Sorry.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201c\u2018They\u2019re gonna come after ya!\u2019 And boy was he right,\u201d added the secretary to the laughing crowd.<\/p>\n

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\"\ud83d\udea8\" LMAO! SecWar Pete Hegseth does a hilarious impression of Donald Trump<\/p>\n

He\u2019s actually got it down pretty good \"\ud83e\udd23\"<\/p>\n

\u201cHe said \u2018PETE, you\u2019re gonna have to be tough as SHlT\u2026You ready? They\u2019re gonna come after you!\u2019\u201d \"\ud83d\udd25\" pic.twitter.com\/utuKJII58S<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Following praise for Gallrein, Hegseth switched to ripping into Massie as he said, \u201cAt some point, being against everything becomes an excuse for accomplishing nothing. At some point, constant obstruction is not leadership, it\u2019s just commentary. It\u2019s obstruction.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Trump does not need more people in Washington who are trying to make a point, especially from his own party. He needs people willing to help him win, to vote with him when it matters most,\u201d the secretary went on before later adding,\u00a0\u201cToo much grandstanding, too few great votes, years of acting like being difficult is the same thing as being courageous. It\u2019s not. Real courage means stepping up when the mission matters most, when we need that tough vote to beat left-wing lunatic Democrats the most. Real courage means understanding that the country is facing existential threats and deciding to be part of the solution instead of constantly trying to position yourself above the fight.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticizes Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) at rally for his challenger, Ed Gallrein: \u201cPresident Trump does not need more people in Washington who are trying to make a point, especially from his own party.\u201d pic.twitter.com\/cBgAReZ8fi<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 CSPAN (@cspan) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What was apparent mere days after incumbent Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy became the first Republican senator to lose a primary in 14 years was that all eyes were on the Bluegrass State to see if Trump\u2019s endorsement of Gallrein would prove sufficient to oust Massie from Congress.<\/p>\n

One could easily foresee demonizing coverage from corporate media, no matter the outcome, as a win for Massie would be viewed as a blemish on the brand of the Trump endorsement, while Gallrein\u2019s victory would be seen as further cause to mark the president as an authoritarian.<\/p>\n

The congressman made note of the weight of the contest as he posted to social media early Tuesday, \u201cI did not see this coming, but my election has become an inflection point for our whole country.\u201d<\/p>\n

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I did not see this coming, but my election has become an inflection point for our whole country. Today we make history.<\/p>\n

Will you be part of this historic day by voting, calling friends who can vote, posting to social media, or making a donation?<\/p>\n

Spread the word fellow patriots!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Thomas Massie for Congress (@MassieforKY) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Meanwhile, as AdImpact reported $32.6 million in advertising expenses in the primary, making it the most expensive in history, users enjoyed the break from costly infighting to appreciate Hegseth\u2019s impersonation.<\/p>\n

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\u201cYou\u2019re gonna have to be tough as sh*t\u201d sounds EXACTLY like Trump. \"\ud83d\ude02\"<\/p>\n

\u2014 Luca Taner (@LucaTaner) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Love this, had me cracking up. Pete absolutely nailed it, mate. Any chance there\u2019s a full clip I can share with my mates?<\/p>\n

\u2014 AussieF.au (@AUaussieF) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Fabulous impression.
\nIt\u2019s a shame UK Defence presents so weakly today. It\u2019s not good enough.#MGBGA<\/a> #MAGA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 hipcounsel \"\u26a1\"\"\ud83c\uddfa\"\"\ud83c\uddf8\ud83c\uddec\"\"\ud83c\udde7\ud83c\uddee\"\"\ud83c\uddea\" (@hipcounsel13) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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That\u2019s exactly how Trump talks. He\u2019s just a guy from Queens, New York.\"\ud83d\ude02\"\"\ud83d\udcaa\"\"\ud83c\uddfa\ud83c\uddf8\"<\/p>\n

\u2014 Kat noo (@KDickman39106) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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His impersonation is getting better every time he tells this story!!!\"\ud83d\udc4f\"\"\ud83d\udc4f\"\"\ud83d\udc4f\"<\/p>\n

\u2014 Joeli Awemazing (@AwemazingJoeli) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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That\u2019s the Pete Hegseth we got to know watching on American TV News Channel!
\nNow a Warrior and a COMEDIAN!<\/p>\n

\u2014 Reta Shepard (@RetaShepard3) May 19, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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Ooooh @Shawn_Farash<\/a> you got some competition! Hahahahaha<\/p>\n

\u2014 HalfABitter (@wyatheart) May 18, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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