Binion criticizes the Pentagon's priorities during wartime
Billy BinionReason journalist, in a personal post
Binion criticizes the Pentagon's decision to promote the brothers' appearance while the United States is at war.
“appear more interested in soaking up culture war battles while we’re involved in an actual war abroad. It is so painfully unserious.”
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Where this statement fits
Was the Pentagon right to host Jake and Logan Paul and have them address service members?
The Defense Department hosted Jake and Logan Paul at the Pentagon on September 17, 2026. The brothers toured the building, visited its September 11 memorial, briefly met Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and addressed military and civilian personnel from the Pentagon briefing room. After the department publicized the visit, critics questioned whether presenting the entertainers in an official military setting reflected sound institutional judgment. The Pentagon said it was proud to host them and expressed appreciation for their support of the military. The dispute concerns the appropriateness and symbolism of the Pentagon’s decision, not whether the visit occurred or whether the brothers violated any law.
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Binion responds to the department's own video of the brothers at the Pentagon.
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He quote-posts the Defense Department's video of the visit.
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He says the decision should insult taxpayers.
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Why this label?
He condemns the department's priorities and calls the appearance unserious.
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