Trump's Pentagon nominee flagged as potential insider threat over tattoo concerns
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Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a potential "Insider Threat" due to a tattoo associated with white supremacist groups. This concern was raised by a fellow National Guard member. Hegseth has previously downplayed the role of military members in the January 6 Capitol attack and criticized efforts to address extremism in the military. He claims he was unfairly labeled an extremist due to a different tattoo. The Army National Guard had heightened security measures during Biden's inauguration, with some members flagged for potential extremism. Hegseth's nomination raises concerns about his views on extremism and military conduct.