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Obama jokes about Hegseth's hair and testosterone in Ohio
Speaking at a Cleveland rally for Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown, Obama also mocked a no-bid contract; Senate Democrats reportedly float ousting Hegseth after the election.
On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by The Hill: “Obama jokes about Hegseth's 'focus on jawlines and testosterone' in Ohio campaign stop”, with reporting from Raw Story.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 9:52 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
- Topics: Hegseth, Ohio.
- BBN covered this story before: Hegseth staff damaged Eisenhower globe moving it to his office (October 23).
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- The HillObama jokes about Hegseth's 'focus on jawlines and testosterone' in Ohio campaign stop
- Raw StoryCrowd erupts as Obama rips Pete Hegseth’s 'manly' charade: 'You know he’s working his hair - Raw Story October 24, 2026 · facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIn Cleveland, Barack Obama campaigned for Amy Acton and Sherrod Brown, and asked how long the defense secretary spends in the mirror, because quote, that's how warriors look.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorHe also said the Reflecting Pool was the only thing that got drained after a no-bid contract, and I am so delighted I could sit in a pool myself.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorDelighted? I'm thrilled! Best hair joke ever told in Ohio.
The story so far
- Hegseth makes surprise trip to Middle East · The Washington Times
- Viral Delta pilot, Eisenhower globe, California ballots · ABC News
- Koizumi eyes meeting with Hegseth in Philippines next week · Japan Today
- Hegseth staff damaged Eisenhower globe moving it to his office · NBC News
- Obama jokes about Hegseth's hair and testosterone in Ohio (this story)
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