Hegseth: not Biden inauguration tattoo called Jerusalem Cross, same Cross shown in Carter memorial

Pete Hegseth: It’s a tattoo I have right here, Senator. It’s called the Jerusalem Cross. It’s a historic Christian symbol. In fact… recently I attended the memorial ceremony of President Jimmy Carter… on the front page of his program, was the very same Jerusalem Cross.

“It’s called the Jerusalem cross. It’s a historic Christian symbol. In fact, interestingly recently I attended briefly the memorial ceremony of former President Jimmy Carter, on the floor of our national cathedral, on the front page of his program was the very same Jerusalem Cross. It is a Christian religious symbol,” Hegseth said.

Hegseth has said this tattoo prevented from serving as a member of the National Guard at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. This type of tattoo has been associated with extremist groups.

Hegseth is a military veteran and conservative media personality. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary has faced allegations of sexual misconduct and excessive drinking, and been criticized as a nominee for his controversial views on diversity and religion in the military.

Pete Hegseth: “Our warfighters understand what Commander-in-Chief they’re going to get with President Trump: Someone who stands behind them, someone who gives them clear missions, someone who ends wars decisively.”

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Hegseth: not Biden inauguration tattoo called Jerusalem Cross, same Jerusalem Cross shown in Carter memorial

Key Points

Pete Hegseth: It’s a tattoo I have right here, Senator

• It’s called the Jerusalem Cross
• It’s a historic Christian symbol
• recently I attended the memorial ceremony of President Jimmy Carter

Transcript Highlights

The following is transcribed from the video audio:

• You mentioned that you were not able to serve with your National Guard unit in the protection of the inauguration of Joe Biden because of a Tattoo a Christian tattoo
• Can you elaborate just a little bit on what what that what is this very offensive
• extremist racist tattoo that you you have It’s a tattoo I have right here senator
• It’s a historic Christian symbol in fact interestingly Recently we I attended briefly the memorial ceremony of former president Jimmy Carter On the floor of our national cathedral on the front page of his program Was the very same Jerusalem cross

Full transcript: 579 words transcribed via Whisper AI.