Republicans Demand All Future Lawmakers Be Navy SEALs, Voters Demanding Door-Kicking Skills
In a bold move to appeal to suburban dads and open-carry enthusiasts, the GOP now requires all congressional candidates to be Navy SEALs. Apparently, voters trust SEALs more than podcast hosts, and who needs policy when you've got tactical waterboarding experience?
Officials cite growing demand for candidates who have kicked in at least one door <img alt="GOP to require all legislators be Navy SEALs" src="https://storage.ghost.io/c/fa/9c/fa9cd1d4-6369-4dde-bbf0-3755aa4734dc/content/images/2026/05/c83e46eb-6a32-4b15-81f1-9f48b2374b93.png" /><p>CAPITOL HILL — <a href="https://www.duffelblog.com/miltiary-must-condemn-radicalized-veterans/" rel="noreferrer">Republican officials</a> announced a new initiative this week requiring all future GOP congressio...