Staff Reports
The circus of far-left theatrics over tattoos has taken center stage, and the latest victim in this absurdity is Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense. Allegations suggesting that his body art symbolizes white supremacy have circulated from the usual suspects—two veterans who are deeply entrenched in the pro-Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda. It seems the left has officially lost its ability to distinguish between faith-based symbols and extremist ideologies, proving once again that they might need to brush up on their history.
The ridiculous claims originate from an incident back in 2021 when Hegseth, a member of the D.C. National Guard, was told to “stand down” from his duties at President Biden’s inauguration. His alleged crime? Sporting a tattoo of a Jerusalem Cross, which these “far-left warriors” determined had connections to white nationalism. This typifies the left’s tendency to fabricate narratives, reminiscent of a bad B-movie plot twist where the hero is suddenly painted as a villain based on flimsy evidence and poor research.
Two Far-Left Veterans Were Behind the Claim @PeteHegseth’s Tattoos Are Linked to White Supremacy https://t.co/C5VxYLQ26r via @BreitbartNews pic.twitter.com/pJmSQ6R9qm
— Kristina Wong 🇺🇸 (@kristina_wong) November 21, 2024
The absurdity reached new heights when reports surfaced revealing that a supposedly prominent leader in Hegseth’s unit flagged him as an extremist due to this religious tattoo. The Jerusalem Cross, with its significance tied to Christ and the Christian faith, was likened to something straight from neo-Nazi propaganda. If these so-called experts practiced even a modicum of diligence, perhaps they would have learned that the cross represents the spread of Christianity, not white supremacy. This faux pas reflects how the left often operates without regard for facts, spinning a yarn that serves their narrative while trampling on the truth.
Notably, the origin of this smear campaign can be traced back to another pro-DEI crusader and Navy veteran, Travis Akers. He first spread the claim on social media, only to hastily delete it after garnering some attention. Akers, who has been a vocal supporter of all things progressive, is aligned with a group that embraces far-left ideologies, making it clear that he has an agenda of his own. His entanglement with Democratic causes raises eyebrows about whether he ever intended for a fair and unbiased interpretation of Hegseth’s tattoo to surface.
Hegseth’s supporters, including fellow veterans, have rallied to his defense, denouncing these accusations as ludicrous. The claims hold about as much weight as a feather in a hurricane, with one army veteran pointing out the logical fallacy of calling Hegseth a white supremacist for serving in a unit characterized by significant Black representation—indeed, a defense nearly too common-sense to share. The truth is crystal clear: the political left is grasping at straws in a desperate attempt to undermine a patriot prepared to take the reins at the Department of Defense.
Amidst these juvenile antics, it appears the Pentagon is jittery about Hegseth’s stance against the DEI policies that have infiltrated military ranks, fearing his imminent confirmation could mark the end of indoctrination masquerading as inclusivity. A purported scramble is underway to erase traces of DEI propaganda from military platforms, hinting at the broader implications this nomination holds. As Hegseth gears up to potentially dismantle the nonsense that has plagued military culture, it’s safe to say the left’s alarm bells are ringing louder than ever.
