Watch: Secretary of War’s Workout Proves Too Much for Japanese Counterpart, but He Toughs It Out

By Katie Jerkovich

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed his Japanese counterpart, Defense Minister Shinjirō Koizumi, to the United States, and before meetings got underway, he decided to see if the foreign official was up for a workout, American style. Spoiler: Koizumi wasn’t.

On Thursday, Hegseth played host to Koizumi at the Pentagon, where our incredible alliance with their country was the focus, and how they could continue to strengthen that friendship.

Great to host Defense Minister Koizumi today at the Pentagon.

Together, as longtime and steadfast allies, we will ensure Peace through Strength. pic.twitter.com/rTG7HJf3UR

— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) January 16, 2026

“Great to host Defense Minister Koizumi today at the Pentagon,” Hegseth post on X read, along with a clip of their visit. “Together, as longtime and steadfast allies, we will ensure Peace through Strength.”

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