Date: September 21st, 2026 2:32 PM Author: queensbridge benzo
Hegseth, who was once pulled off a National Guard mission after one of his tattoos was flagged as extremist, is reportedly called 'No Tab Pete' behind his back, a jab at his lack of elite combat insignia compared to the decorated leaders he's fired.
Other nicknames making the rounds include 'Whiskey Pete' and 'Colonel Vodka,' both nods to reported drinking concerns, which he denies, and 'Dumb McNamara,' comparing his hardline Iran strategy to the man who dragged America deeper into Vietnam.