Pete Hegseth, a nominee for US secretary of defense, has come under scrutiny for his multiple Christian and Crusader-inspired tattoos. Hegseth's tattoos, along with his political views and religious affiliation, have raised concerns about his potential implications for national security. Some of his tattoos, such as the Jerusalem cross and the phrase 'Deus Vult,' have connections to the Crusades and have been adopted by far-right and white supremacist groups. Hegseth's views on Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have also been criticized, as he opposes the two-state solution and supports exclusive Israeli sovereignty in the Holy Land. He has expressed the belief that the biblical Temple could be rebuilt on Jerusalem's Temple Mount.