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ReasonApr 16, 2026Opinion

Pete Hegseth's Pulp Fiction Prayer Isn't the First Time He's Used Religion To Justify Illegal War in Iran

President Trump claimed divine support for U.S. military campaigns and established a task force against anti-Christian bias.

Pete Hegseth's Pulp Fiction Prayer Isn't the First Time He's Used Religion To Justify Illegal War in Iran
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is criticized for using a 'prayer' based on a Pulp Fiction movie quote to justify military action in Iran, highlighting the administration's broader use of religious rhetoric for state power.

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