Trump Praises Pete Hegseth for Standing on Table During White House Dinner — Critics React

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News (2 / 1) 07.05.2026 21:56 / Peter

Social Media Backlash

Not everyone applauded. Critics on X argued standing on a table during an active shooter incident was unsafe, calling the act reckless rather than heroic and mocking the moment with sarcastic quips about tables and free shots.

Hegseth's Rocky Tenure

The praise marked a shift from past tensions: Hegseth, 45, a former Fox personality, has faced public meltdowns and questions about his suitability. Trump has previously referenced critics and an unnamed person who said hiring Hegseth was a mistake, a moment some read as Trump having earlier "thrown him under the bus."