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Pete Hegseth's tattoos and white supremacy allegations

Allegations that Pete Hegseth's tattoos include symbols and phrases used by white supremacist or Christian nationalist groups, and the subsequent investigation and reporting by news organizations.

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Jan 23, 2026
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Have any organizations or watchdogs linked Pete Hegseth to extremist groups?

Several civil-society groups, watchdogs and advocacy organizations have identified symbolism on — most notably tattoos reading “Deus Vult” and a cross — as tied in modern usage to far‑right and white‑...

Jan 30, 2026

Has Pete Hegseth been accused of promoting white nationalist views on social media?

Yes— has been publicly accused, by legal advocates, journalists and extremism researchers, of promoting or aligning with white nationalist and views; those accusations have circulated widely on and in...

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