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Pete Hegseth: A Weak Man’s Fantasy of the Alpha Male
Hegseth’s persona is a cartoonish reflection of what insecure men aspire to—a relic that says as much about his inevitable decline as it does about his fleeting relevance.
Pete Hegseth: A Weak Man’s Fantasy of the Alpha Male
The idea of the so-called “alpha male” has long fascinated those who cling tightly to outdated concepts of masculinity.
Few public figures exemplify this flawed archetype more vividly than Fox News commentator Pete Hegseth. His exaggerated bravado, superficial patriotism, and tendency to promote rigid and often harmful views of masculinity make him a perfect model for those who mistake loud aggression for genuine strength.
Hegseth’s persona is a cartoonish reflection of what insecure men aspire to—a relic that says as much about his inevitable decline as it does about his fleeting relevance.
The Fragile Myth of the Alpha Male
The “alpha male” trope traces back to pop psychology interpretations of wolf behavior from the mid-20th century.
Interestingly, the scientists who popularized this idea—such as Dr. David…
