The United States Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, sparked controversy by reposting a video featuring pastors from a Christian nationalist church who expressed views calling for the repeal of women’s right to vote.
The video, shared on the social media platform X, included statements from religious leaders advocating for a system where women would lose their voting rights and voting would be done by households instead of individuals.
This unusual repost reveals a link between the Defence Secretary and a pastor known for extreme religious views on gender roles and governance.
The video came from a church connected to a pastor previously associated with political commentator Tucker Wilson.
The pastors in the video expressed opinions that challenge long-established voting rights in the United States, suggesting changes that would dramatically alter the democratic process.
These ideas go against the constitutional protections that have guaranteed women’s right to vote for more than a century.
Defence Secretary Hegseth’s decision to share this content has raised questions about his views and the message it sends given his role overseeing the US military.
The repost drew criticism from various political and social groups concerned about the implications of promoting such ideas.
This incident adds to ongoing debates about the influence of Christian nationalist ideology within parts of American politics and government.
It also reflects growing tensions surrounding voting rights and democratic principles in the country.
No official comment has been made by the Defence Secretary’s office regarding the repost or the views expressed in the video. Observers continue to watch closely for any further developments related to this controversial episode.