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

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. This large ...

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.

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." ...

On the front page of his program was the very same Jerusalem cross. It is a Christian religious symbol." Hegseth also reiterated a claim he has made previously: that his tattoos led to his removal ...

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

“It’s a tattoo I have right here, Senator. It’s called the Jerusalem Cross. It’s a historic Christian symbol,” Hegseth told the lawmakers. “Interestingly, I recently attended the ...

Confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump's cabinet nominees begin this week. Among the first will be Pete Hegseth, the former Army National Guard officer and FOX News host nominated for ...

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, said in his Senate confirmation hearing that the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in Israel were the direct result of ...