Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over tattoo linked to extremism

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, is under scrutiny due to his tattoo "Deus Vult," linked to white supremacist groups. A fellow Army National Guard member flagged this as a potential "insider threat" to military security. Hegseth has dismissed concerns about the tattoo, arguing it has been misinterpreted. He has also criticized the Pentagon's efforts to address extremism, claiming they exaggerate the issue and misrepresent military personnel involved in the January 6 Capitol riot. His potential leadership could contrast sharply with the Pentagon's commitment to combating extremism, as Hegseth continues to downplay the significance of the problem and its impact on military ranks.