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AP runs piece claiming Hegseth’s Christian tattoo ‘associated with white supremacist groups’

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CV NEWS FEED // Critics slammed the Associated Press (AP) after it published an article Friday attacking Secretary of Defense nominee and Army National Guard officer Pete Hegseth over his tattoo of the popular Christian motto “Deus vult.”

The piece claimed that Hegseth “was flagged as a possible ‘Insider Threat’ by a fellow service member due to a tattoo on his bicep that’s associated with white supremacist groups.”

The AP alleged that the words “deus vult” have “been used by white supremacists.”

“Deus vult” is a Latin phrase meaning “God wills it,” and is often used by Christians, and in particular Catholics, to express belief in divine providence. The motto has been in use at least since the First Crusade of the late 11th century.

The article – which is not classified as an op-ed – goes on to claim:

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It's really a shame what they are doing to try to dishonor this man.
They're trying to make Tulsi Gabbard out to be a Russian asset now, too.
But I'm guessing these folks knew the battle would be hard ...
and aren't afraid of it.
 
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I can’t believe people thought the Jerusalem Cross was a swastika.
They’re ignorant. It’s not surprising since we are a post-Christian nation.
 
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I can’t believe people thought the Jerusalem Cross was a swastika.
Yeah, it is very silly that they did. However, no surprise that it is from the same individuals that think ill of Christianity.
 
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