Lindsey distinguishes morale visits from policy explanations
Jason Royce LindseyGCSU political science professor
Lindsey considers morale-building defensible, while distinguishing entertainment from explaining military policy.
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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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Published October 6; individual interview dates unspecified.
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He discusses celebrity military visits.
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He also warns of reputational risk.
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His assessment depends on the visit's purpose.
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