Hegseth's Allegations Stir Controversy in Trump Transition and Cabinet Picks
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a potential 'Insider Threat' by a fellow service member due to a tattoo associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth has downplayed the role of military members in the January 6 Capitol attack and criticized efforts to address extremism in the military. Concerns about his tattoos, including one reading 'Deus Vult,' have been raised, highlighting their association with extremist groups.