Trump's Pentagon nominee flagged as potential insider threat over tattoo concerns

Pete Hegseth, nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Pentagon, was flagged as a potential "Insider Threat" due to a tattoo reading "Deus Vult," associated with white supremacist groups. This concern was raised by a fellow service member. Hegseth has previously downplayed extremism in the military and criticized efforts to address it. He claimed he was unfairly labeled an extremist after being pulled from guarding Biden's inauguration following the January 6 Capitol attack. The Army had heightened security measures after the insurrection, vetting National Guard members closely. Hegseth's nomination has raised concerns about his views on extremism and his past support for military members accused of war crimes.