One of the Pentagon’s official social media accounts posted an AI-generated image of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth that immediately resulted in massive online trolling, not only because the image was so ridiculous, but also because it happens to be anatomically incorrect, showing Hegseth with three fingers on one of his hands.
The apparent attempt of the Pentagon posting seems to be a suggestion that Hegesth is in complete control of matters as head of the Defense Department.
Here’s what was posted on Twitter/X by the “DOD Rapid Response” account:
— DOD Rapid Response (@DODResponse) May 2, 2025
Be sure and take a close look at the full image. Notice anything missing? Yep, Pete only has three fingers (along with a thumb) on his left hand, even though he still has all of his digits, or at least he did the last time anyone checked.

Does three-finger Pete make you feel safer when you go to sleep at night? If so, you might want to seek professional help ASAP.
Responses to the bizarre posting from the DOD were nothing short of brilliant.
Why is his finger like that? Did he get gangrene from not washing his hands? pic.twitter.com/hrXApYGFDD
— PatriotTakes 🇺🇸 (@patriottakes) May 3, 2025
— Grok (@grok) May 3, 2025
Glad you realize he's a fucking comic book character and not a real person.
— TucsonTales (@TalesTucson) May 3, 2025
Did Rapist Pete cut off his pinky as a dare while blackout drunk? Just asking.
— Your man in the street 🇺🇦🇪🇺🇬🇧 (@Manny_Street) May 3, 2025
Fixed it for you. pic.twitter.com/KpbfJ4jVmU
— The Parasite Class (@TrickFreee) May 3, 2025
Cartels get his pinkie?
— Preston Stewart (@prestonstew_) May 2, 2025
Next level cringe that doesn’t actually accomplish anything.
— Smtown Wife (@SmTownWife) May 3, 2025
Biggest laughing stock on the planet after Drump and Vance. Well done, DUI Hire!
— Carmen Ligato, Jr. 🇺🇸🌎🦁💙🇺🇦☮️ (@Cosmic_Lion) May 3, 2025
This is so fucking stupid. Not only is he missing a finger but it looks like he's helping the bad guys move drugs in.
— Tom (@AdwharXBL) May 3, 2025
Can you morons do anything right? Fucking children in the highest offices.