Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has taken a lot of heat for obliterating foreign invaders who seek to smuggle deadly drugs into the U.S., but one mom wanted to let him know he’s on the right track.

In a fiery post, a young Southern mother who goes by “Puddin” on X defended Hegseth’s decisive actions and urged him to keep “ten toes down” in the fight against drug traffickers.

“I’m speaking to you as a mother, with two teenage daughters,” she said in a video meant for Hegseth. “And I want to say this, as clearly and loudly as possible, keep going, sir!”

She praised Hegseth for being someone to “finally” stop the “poison” from entering our country that destroys the lives of mostly teens and young adults.

“While these bleeding hearts are crying online about criminals being stopped, tens of thousands of Americans are dying from overdoses…” she declared.

“…I’ll not shed not one tear for people who profit off addiction,” she said of the traffickers who were blown to smithereens.

“This is what leadership looks like!” she said of Hegseth’s actions.

Watch her entire clip below:

This Is What Protecting Kids Looks Like! pic.twitter.com/mDGVsU0Ktu

— ✨Puddin✨ (@puddin88124) December 17, 2025

Puddin’s post reached Hegseth on X, who received the message loud and clear.

“Don’t worry, we will not let off the gas one bit. Thank you and Merry Christmas,” the Secretary of War responded.

Hegseth was met with plenty more support for his response:

I agree 💯.. as an Angel Aunt ( pure fentanyl killed my niece in ‘21) KEEP GOING Pete✊✊🇺🇸🇺🇸🫡

— Cheryl Riley (@Cheryl4moco) December 19, 2025

“Ten toes down”

— InfantryDort (@infantrydort) December 19, 2025

Thank you for the work you’re doing. Block the noise. Keep moving forward. Do what’s right.

— ⃥⃥⃥⃥⃥ (@RealIggyLibre) December 19, 2025

Thank you far all your efforts! Real Americans love you for it. pic.twitter.com/qYMGrvPhb4

— Pumpkineater69 (@patriot6962) December 19, 2025

Love that we have an administration that fights for everyday Americans safety & freedom! pic.twitter.com/yv8HCI4DIn

— Benjamin (@realrunningbear) December 19, 2025

Thank you, sir. We see the pressure you’re applying and we appreciate it.
Full accountability is the only way forward. The country is behind you.

Merry Christmas ✝️

— Unchained Media (@_unchainedmedia) December 19, 2025

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