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

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.

Right on the cover, in black and white, was — you guessed it — the Jerusalem Cross. So, either Pete Hegseth follows Jimmy Carter’s example of devoted white supremacy, or this entire bogus ...

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!

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth floated the possibility of a third Jewish temple on the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, ...

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

(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 ...

Pete Hegseth has been rolling up his sleeves—literally—since being sworn in as President Donald Trump’s new defense secretary ...

Fort Bliss officials confirmed that U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was visiting the Borderland on Monday.

Tim Kaine Kevin Cramer Pete hegseth Trump cabinet Hegseth: My Tattoo Is The Jerusalem Cross, Which I Saw At National Cathedral During Jimmy Carter's Funeral January 14, 2025 Pete Hegseth ...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense ... Hegseth emphasized its religious meaning. "It's called the Jerusalem cross. It's a historic Christian symbol," he said. "In fact, interestingly ...