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Critics blast Hegseth for crusade-style religious rhetoric
Original: Does Hegseth think our "foes" don't have God? What is this, the fucking Crusades?!? Hegseth puts on the “full armor of G
Pete Hegseth is facing backlash after remarks invoking the 'full armor of God' and describing a sacred 'direct line' in relation to America's foes, prompting critics to accuse him of framing US defense policy in crusade-like religious terms. Commenters are questioning whether he assumes adversaries lack faith themselves, arguing such language blurs the line between faith and military conflict and is inappropriate for a defense official.
Why now: Hegseth's fusion of evangelical language with national security rhetoric has reignited debate over religion in US defense policy.
Pete HegsethSalonUnited States Department of Defense
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- Does Hegseth think our "foes" don't have God? What is this, the fucking Crusades?!? Hegseth puts on the “full armor of God” and sets up a sacred “direct line” https://www. salon.com/2026/10/03/hegseth-p uts-on-the-full-armor-of-god-and-sets-up-a-sacred-direct-line/ #… · DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social · 5
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