Jake and Logan Paul give troops Pentagon pep talk — and the reaction is brutal

• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced widespread backlash after inviting influencers Jake and Logan Paul to deliver a motivational speech to Pentagon service members.
• The Defense Department posted a video of the brothers touring the facility and speaking to troops ahead of National POW/MIA Recognition Day.
• Critics and political figures slammed the visit, with former GOP Representative Adam Kinzinger stating that the US is not a serious country at the moment.
• Both Jake and Logan Paul have ties to President Trump, who previously appeared on Logan's podcast and endorsed Jake for political office.
• The visit occurred the same day Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth avoided a House impeachment vote when Speaker Mike Johnson called an early recess.

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Hegseth mocked for having Jake and Logan Paul give motivational speech at the Pentagon