Hegseth has pushed back against the accusations, calling objections to his tattoos — a Jerusalem Cross and the Latin phrase ...

What Does a Jerusalem Cross Tattoo Mean? During Tuesday's hearing, GOP Senator Kevin Cramer raised the issue of Hegseth's chest tattoo, asking him to clarify its significance.

One of the tattoos garnering the most attention is a symbol on Hegseth’s chest known as the "Jerusalem Cross," which consists of one large cross surrounded by four smaller crosses.

Hegseth's Jerusalem cross and ‘Deus Vult’ tattoos are rooted in the Crusades and have modern-day ties to far-right and white supremacist groups. Pete Hegseth, shown here in 2016.

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.

Mr. Hegseth’s foes get jumpy over a tattoo on his chest. The Jerusalem Cross that Mr. Hegseth’s jackets and ties cover is, indeed, a Christian symbol – just like every cross.

Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., questioned defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth about comments he has made regarding his tattoo in a confirmation hearing Tuesday held by the Senate Committee on Armed ...

Jerusalem Cross. Hegseth’s most well-known tattoo is probably the large Jerusalem Cross on his chest. 8. Peter Hegseth has a large Jerusalem cross on his chest. Instagram/Peter Hegseth.

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 at Biden’s ...

Here are some things to know about the ancient Christian symbol, Hegseth’s tattoos, and why medieval history is playing such a large role in 21st-century politics.

The inset shows his Jerusalem cross tattoo, which came up during the hearing. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, appears before the Senate Armed Services ...

Hegseth has pushed back against the accusations, calling objections to his tattoos — a Jerusalem Cross and the Latin phrase "Deus Vult" — manifestations of "anti-Christian bigotry." ...