How Pete Hegseth’s zeal to bring religiosity to the Pentagon is dividing the military

Former Fox and Friends host's ultra-conservative Christian nationalism causing frustration' within ranks, say experts

While secretary of defense Pete Hegseth's links to an extremist church and crusader tattoos caused a stir during his confirmation hearings, the former Fox & Friends host is now openly bringing his ultra-conservative brand of christianity to the Pentagon.

Veterans tell the Guardian that Hegseth's religiosity - rubbing off in new recruitment ads and official US Department of Defense social media activities - is dividing the ranks and doing untold damage to the future of the US military.