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Hegseth creates Office of Religious Affairs in Pentagon

Original: Hegseth also created an "Office of Religious Affairs" which will report directly to him and promote (what seems to be pr

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has established an Office of Religious Affairs at the Pentagon, reporting directly to him. Critics say its purpose appears to be promoting Christianity, or religion broadly, within the US military, raising concerns about church-state separation in the armed forces. The move is drawing discussion on social media as part of broader scrutiny of Hegseth's leadership of the Defense Department under the Trump administration.

Why now: A new Pentagon office seen as promoting Christianity in the military raises church-state separation concerns.

Pete HegsethUS Department of DefenseOffice of Religious AffairsDonald TrumpUnited States

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