Pentagon Mocked For Error-Laden Hegseth Meme

Mediaite reports:

Friday evening, the DOD Rapid Response account shared an image of Hegseth standing in front of a trio of what appeared to be paramilitary drug slingers.

While the Pentagon likely sought to portray the military as in command of security at some parts of the country’s border with Mexico, Hegseth’s hand was missing the pinky.

The missing appendage stole the show and made the military account and the Pentagon head a target for jokes. Some pointed out Hegseth was on the wrong side of the border fence, while others also noted an American flag in the image was missing crucial stars and stripes.

Read the full article. “The left can’t meme.”

1) Hegseth and the flag are on opposite sides of the fence. Is Hegseth in Mexico?

2) why is his finger blue?

3) The cartel guy has the word DRUGS written across his gear? (It should say “drogas”) https://t.co/NTRYmN9YQK

— Dan (@DanG8r) May 3, 2025

Even if you ignore the missing finger, this image makes Hegseth look like he’s the bodyguard for Scary Drugs Men. https://t.co/SLss1Kac1a

— @red3blog (@red3blog) May 3, 2025

32 stars
12 stripes
4 fingers

Nailed it https://t.co/CvGvCzGZAA

— NEXT SEASON! DJ (@AirDJ_) May 3, 2025

https://t.co/FVgVnYe2GD pic.twitter.com/fvNlvAuEOU

— Tim McMillan (@LtTimMcMillan) May 3, 2025