Critics of Trump's defense secretary nominee say the symbol has been adopted by extremist groups, including white supremacists.

Hegseth has pushed back against the accusations, calling objections to his tattoos — a Jerusalem Cross and the Latin ... who carried it as his personal coat of arms. Since then, it has become ...

Hegseth’s foes get jumpy over a tattoo on his chest. The Jerusalem Cross that Hegseth’s jackets ... “This was part of the coat of arms after AD 1203 and the 104-year reign of the Jerusalem ...

Hegseth now sports over a dozen tattoos on his right arm and across his chest – including a few that have already sparked controversy. Jerusalem Cross Hegseth’s most well-known tattoo is ...

(Uncredited) Pete Hegseth has several tattoos, some referring to his time in the military and other to his faith, including a large Jerusalem cross tattoo. Hegseth said he was barred from working ...

Mr. Hegseth’s foes get jumpy over a tattoo on his chest. The Jerusalem Cross that Mr. Hegseth’s ... “This was part of the coat of arms after AD 1203 and the 104-year reign of the Jerusalem ...

on the front page of his program was the very same Jerusalem Cross. It is a Christian religious symbol,” Hegseth said. Hegseth has said this tattoo prevented from serving as a member of the ...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, responded to criticism of his tattoo of the Jerusalem Cross during a confirmation hearing Tuesday at the Senate Armed Services Committee.