Pete Hegseth, a former Army National Guard member and Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump for defense secretary, was flagged as a possible “Insider Threat” by a fellow service member. Concerns arose over a tattoo reading “Deus Vult,” which is associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth has been vocal in minimizing extremism within the military and defending military members accused of war crimes. He has also criticized the Pentagon’s efforts to address extremism. His involvement with white supremacist-linked tattoos and views on military justice have sparked controversy.
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