Army guardsman flags Pete Hegseth as potential insider threat over tattoo concerns

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, has been flagged as a potential "insider threat" by a fellow Army National Guard member. This concern arose due to Hegseth's tattoo featuring the phrase "Deus Vult," linked to right-wing extremism. Hegseth previously faced criticism for his Jerusalem Cross tattoo, which led to his removal from guarding President Joe Biden's inauguration in January 2021. He has denied any association with extremism and claims he is a victim of anti-Christian bias. Trump's communications director dismissed the allegations as falsehoods, asserting Hegseth's qualifications. Vice President-elect JD Vance also defended Hegseth, accusing the media of promoting anti-Christian bigotry.