Trump and Hegseth Call Military to Combat "Enemy Within" at Quantico | Firstpost America

October 01, 2025, 9:55 PM ISTFirstpost America by Eric Ham

President Donald Trump addressed hundreds of US military generals at Marine Corps Base Quantico, outlining a controversial plan to use American cities as "training grounds" for troops. Joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who declared an end to "woke" culture and announced new gender-neutral or male-level fitness standards, Trump framed domestic unrest as an "enemy from within." He singled out cities like Chicago, New York and Los Angeles, signalling potential federal interventions. Trump also highlighted his foreign policy achievements and claimed he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. The speech left military leaders largely silent, raising questions about how the US armed forces might respond to these unprecedented domestic directives.

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