Trump’s Pentagon rattled by ‘woke garbage’ Netflix series with huge Rotten Tomatoes score

Donald Trump’s Pentagon have stuck the boot into Netflix, following the release of their newest series – describing it as more ‘woke garbage’ from the streaming service.

Released earlier this month, military-set comedy drama Boots follows a closeted teenage recruit as he joins the military in early ’90s America.

Based on Greg Cope White’s memoir The Pink Marine, it stars Miles Heizer (of 13 Reasons Why and Love, Simon) as Cameron Cope – who enlists in the military with best friend Ray (Liam Oh).

The show emerged to positive word of mouth and strong critical reception, quickly breaking into Netflix’s top 10 upon its release.

It also boasts a 93% positive score on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics describing it as ‘edgy, funny and fresh.’

Yet not everyone is a fan and a top official at the Pentagram has shared his distaste following the series’ release.

In a statement obtained by Entertainment Weekly, Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson branded Boots ‘woke garbage.’

The statement read: ‘Under President Trump and Secretary [Pete] Hegseth, the US military is getting back to restoring the warrior ethos.

‘Our standards across the board are elite, uniform, and sex neutral because the weight of a rucksack or a human being doesn’t care if you’re a man, a woman, gay, or straight.

‘We will not compromise our standards to satisfy an ideological agenda, unlike Netflix whose leadership consistently produces and feeds woke garbage to their audience and children.’

The Pentagon’s comments come in stark contrast to those of fans, who have described it as ‘relatable’ and ‘thought provoking.’

Rotten Tomatoes user Adam C described it as ‘extremely well-done,’ while remarking how it ‘accurately depicts closeted military life in the 90s.’

‘Boots is a heartwarming series that doesn’t only center around the Marines, but it centers around themes of belonging, love, family and brotherhood, and that’s something the world needs more of right now,’ said Mandi S.

Veronica M agreed, writing: ‘This show speaks the truth of so many service members that until now has been untold. The bravery, the fear and resilience are things we can all relate to in some way.’

The show’s leading man discussed his performance in an interview with Teen Vogue, sharing what Boots’ story meant to him.

‘I never dreamt that this military show about a queer kid going into boot camp would be something that was being made and so cared about by big studios, Sony and Netflix, and it was very fun for me to just pull little things from my actual experience being a gay teenager,’ he said.

Boots’ release comes amid recent changes made by the American government to the military, which includes Trump banning the transgender community from serving in the military.

‘When the show started filming [in 2023], I don’t think we intended to have this message that’s so relevant to serving today,’ Miles told Variety.

‘But then of course, as we’re making it, all these things started happening. It’s very interesting that Boots shines a light on what’s actually happening now, even though the show is set in 1990. It’s upsetting.’

Boots is streaming on Netflix UK now.

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