Pete Hegseth, the nominee for secretary of defense, has expressed admiration for the Crusades and called for a Christian approach to governing. He has a tattoo with the words 'Deus Vult,' a battle cry of the Crusades. Hegseth's interest in the Crusades is linked to his Christian beliefs and worldview. The far right has also embraced crusader iconography and language, leading to concerns about its association with white supremacists. Hegseth's religious expressions have raised questions in the past, and he has denied allegations of sexual impropriety, alcohol abuse, and financial mismanagement.