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Defense Secretary's Invitation Signals Rise of Christian Nationalism

2/22/2026

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth invited Christian nationalist Doug Wilson to lead a Pentagon worship service.
The invitation signals a rise of Christian nationalism within the military.
Hegseth promotes a Christian nationalist agenda and claims America was founded as a Christian nation.
At a Christian media convention, he criticized 'godless leftists' and urged anti-immigration, anti-abortion, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies.

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth invited Christian nationalist Doug Wilson to lead a Pentagon worship service.
The invitation signals a rise of Christian nationalism within the military.
Hegseth promotes a Christian nationalist agenda and claims America was founded as a Christian nation.
At a Christian media convention, he criticized 'godless leftists' and urged anti-immigration, anti-abortion, and anti-LGBTQ+ policies.