Pete Hegseth

“The fast-evolving list was met with blowback from critics who suggested its changes were an attempt to impose Christian nationalism on the military.” - RNS

“While speaking about the mission to rescue American pilots shot down over Iran on Good Friday, Hegseth urged his audience to join him in praying a prayer he said was used by ‘Sandy 1,’ the call sign for the commander who coordinates the search and recovery of downed aircrews.” - CPost

“Secretary of War Pete Hegseth quoted from the imprecatory psalms and invoked divine wrath against the enemies of the United States on Wednesday during introductory remarks he made at the first monthly prayer service at the Pentagon since the outbreak of the war in Iran.” - CPost

“During an address at the National Religious Broadcasters convention, the defense secretary told attendees that President Donald Trump is fighting for their faith and returning America to its Christian foundations.” - RNS

“The man who oversees the nation’s military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.” - RNS

“Hegseth is interesting because he is the first potential cabinet secretary in almost a century to wed unambiguously Protestant Christianity with his understanding of warmaking.” - Providence