Sen. Kelly Opposes Pentagon's Testosterone Screening Proposal, Calls for Better Leadership

Senator Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's proposal to add testosterone screenings to periodic health assessments for U.S. service members. Speaking on MSNBC's 'The Briefing with Jen Psaki' on Monday, Kelly argued that the military's primary need is improved leadership, not increased testosterone levels. The proposal, which would require routine testosterone checks, has sparked debate over its necessity and implications for military readiness and culture. Kelly's remarks highlight ongoing tensions between some lawmakers and the Pentagon over personnel policies and priorities.