India, Aug. 11 -- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is in the spotlight after a video from a military event in South Carolina sparked a flood of reactions online.

The clip, now circulating widely on X, shows Hegseth wiping his nose, running his hand through his hair, and joking about sweating while addressing troops and officials at Joint Base Charleston, which was recently renamed Joint Base Lindsey Graham.

The incident took place on August 10 during his remarks on military readiness. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other officials also attended the event. Two distinct instances have been at the focus of the viral conversation.

One clip highlights Hegseth's joke about sweating due to his Norwegian heritage and his upbringing in M...