Paul brothers' Pentagon visit with Hegseth draws backlash

On September 22, 2026, Jake and Logan Paul faced social media criticism following a visit to the Pentagon with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The visit was widely characterized as unusual and sparked debate about celebrity access to military leadership.

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‘Ridiculous’: Pete Hegseth Faces Brutal Backlash After Jake and Logan Paul Show Up at the Pentagon — Then Cameras Reveal Why They Were There (Atlanta Black Star)

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Read "‘Ridiculous’: Pete Hegseth Faces Brutal Backlash After Jake and Logan Paul Show Up at the Pentagon — Then Cameras Reveal Why They Were There" on SmartNews: l.smartnews.com/p-8xzp7NZu/m... President Donald Trump’s Department of Defense is in social media’s crosshairs for hosting controversial celebrities Logan Paul and Jake Paul. The Republican...