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Yet another example of the ill effects of Fake History is manifesting itself. Because Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense in his incoming administration, is a “crusader fanboy,” the media alleges that once in office, he may, like his heroes, usher in an age of religious violence.
One of the media outlets suggesting this is The New York Times, which recently published a hit piecetitled, “Pete Hegseth and His ‘Battle Cry’ for a New Christian Crusade.” It begins:
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One of the media outlets suggesting this is The New York Times, which recently published a hit piecetitled, “Pete Hegseth and His ‘Battle Cry’ for a New Christian Crusade.” It begins:
The NYT piece never correctly defines the Crusades; it leaves readers thinking that the Christians of Europe, for no reason whatsoever, invaded and tried to conquer the otherwise peaceful Muslims in the Holy Land. In other words, it invokes the popular version of the Crusades, well summarized by Georgetown University academic, John Esposito:
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Media Employs Fake History to Demonize ‘Crusader Fanboy’ Pete Hegseth - The Stream
Yet another example of the ill effects of Fake History is manifesting itself. Because Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense in his incoming administration, is a “crusader fanboy,” the media alleges that once in office, he...