Donald Trump tells younger Paul brother he has "complete and total endorsement" if he runs

During a Thursday visit to the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invited internet personalities Logan and Jake Paul to meet service members, a move that attracted media scrutiny. Earlier in the year, former president Donald Trump addressed the younger brother at a rally, saying he would back him if he chose to pursue elected office and expressing confidence in his political future. The episode highlights the administration’s outreach to prominent social‑media figures and raises questions about why the brothers were featured in a military setting, illustrating the intersection of celebrity culture with official government activities.