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

Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies, including using the US military to put down domestic riots, ...

This large cross, surrounded by four smaller ones, might be five times “too much” Christianity for some people. Pete Hegseth is under attack for having a tattoo of the Jerusalem Cross!

Mr. Hegseth’s “detractors have said the Jerusalem Cross is an indicator of extremism, White supremacist, and Christian nationalist sentiment,” wrote FoxNews.com’s Peter Pinedo.

Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., questioned defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth about ... was the very same Jerusalem Cross. It is a Christian religious symbol,” Hegseth said. Hegseth has said this ...

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth tried to convince ... by a fellow service member due to a tattoo. Hegseth has said it was due to a Christian cross tattoo on his chest. But the fellow Guard member ...

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday the Pentagon will pursue an Iron Dome-style missile defense system for the United States, fulfilling a campaign promise by President Trump.

Pete Hegseth ... raised the issue of Hegseth's chest tattoo, asking him to clarify its significance. Hegseth emphasized its religious meaning. "It's called the Jerusalem cross.