Critics of Trump's defense secretary nominee say the symbol has been adopted by extremist groups, including white supremacists.

Hegseth has pushed back against the accusations, calling objections to his tattoos — a Jerusalem Cross and the Latin phrase "Deus Vult" — manifestations of "anti-Christian bigotry." ...

on the front page of his program was the very same Jerusalem Cross. It is a Christian religious symbol,” Hegseth said. Hegseth has said this tattoo prevented from serving as a member of the ...

Hegseth’s foes get jumpy over a tattoo on his chest. The Jerusalem Cross that Hegseth’s jackets and ties cover is, indeed, a Christian symbol—just like every cross. This large cross ...

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, responded to criticism of his tattoo of the Jerusalem Cross during a confirmation hearing Tuesday at the Senate Armed Services Committee.

On the front page of his program was the very same Jerusalem cross. It is a Christian religious symbol." Hegseth also reiterated a claim he has made previously: that his tattoos led to his removal ...