Hegseth said his rationale “has been straightforward,” contending it’s hard to change a culture with people who benefited from that previous culture. He demanded no more “fat generals,” saying all service members would need to meet fitness tests and grooming standards. Trump followed Hegseth with his own speech, echoing Hegseth’s statements. On Sunday, the program was given an unexpected jolt when the White House announced Trump would join Hegseth at Quantico. But according to government guidance, personnel must return home as soon as possible if a shutdown occurs while on work travel.