Jake and Logan Paul Address Troops at the Pentagon
Influencers Jake and Logan Paul visited the Pentagon to deliver motivational speeches to service members and meet with high-ranking administration officials.
The United States Department of Defense hosted influencers Jake and Logan Paul at the Pentagon on September 17, 2026. The visit, occurring the day before National POW/MIA Recognition Day, included a tour of the facility and the September 11 Memorial. The brothers delivered motivational speeches to service members in the press briefing room during a period of declining troop morale and an ongoing seven-month conflict with Iran.
Logan Paul praised the sacrifice of the armed forces, while Jake Paul urged troops to be proud of their service and support one another. Beyond the Department of Defense, Jake Paul met with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the U.S. Treasurer to discuss financial empowerment strategies for young Americans. President Donald Trump endorsed Jake Paul for future political office following these engagements.
The Department of Defense publicized the visit through social media videos and images. However, the event drew significant backlash online, with critics comparing the visit to the film Idiocracy. Former Republican congressman Adam Kinzinger criticized the administration's decision to engage the influencers, characterizing the current state of the country as not "serious."
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