Nov 13, 2024 · In addition to these distinctive tattoos, Hegseth has other tattoos that reveal his nationalism and his far-right beliefs. He has "We the People" on one of his arms, an American flag that features a machine gun on his upper arm, as well as the year 1775 in Roman numerals.

Nov 18, 2024 · Social media posts alleged that Pete Hegseth, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, wears white supremacist, Christian nationalist or Nazi tattoos.

Nov 13, 2024 · President-Elect Donald Trump’s controversial Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth is a war veteran, double Ivy Leaguer, a two-time Bronze Star recipient – and is covered in tattoos.

Nov 13, 2024 · Donald Trump’s out-of-left-field Secretary of Defense pick Pete Hegseth is covered in tattoos - and many of them have already proved controversial for the Fox News host.

Pete Hegseth’s tattoos represent his military service, patriotism, Christian faith, and personal interests. They include symbols and emblems related to his tours in Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as religious and historical elements.

Nov 14, 2024 · President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Peter Hegseth, has surprised many lawmakers who say they just don't know much about him. But one thing has gotten a lot of notice -...

Nov 24, 2024 · In a world quick to label and divide, the Jerusalem Cross—tattooed on U.S. Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth—has sparked both controversy and curiosity. But this ancient Christian symbol, deeply rooted in the Holy Land, tells a far richer story than what headlines suggest.

Nov 17, 2024 · Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, is facing scrutiny over his tattoos, particularly the Jerusalem Cross and the phrase "Deus Vult." While some critics link these symbols to extremist ideologies, Hegseth defends them as expressions of his Christian faith.

Nov 14, 2024 · Hegseth has previously brought up the issue himself. He claims that one of his tattoos—a Jerusalem Cross on his chest—led to his dismissal from guard duty during Biden’s inauguration in 2021 because his unit leaders deemed it evidence of his being an “extremist” and a “potential threat.”

Nov 14, 2024 · Hegseth’s tattoos not only reflect his military service and deep personal beliefs but also spark ongoing debates surrounding the intersection of personal expression, religion, and patriotism. As he continues his public career, these tattoos remain a key part of his identity.