Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has shared a CNN segment on X, focusing on Pastor Doug Wilson, a Christian nationalist who co-founded the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC) in Idaho. Wilson advocates for a Christian nation and enjoys the idea that women should not vote. Hegseth, a Christian nationalist, has expressed similar sentiments, stating that women should not hold leadership positions in the military or fill high-profile combat roles. Wilson also believes that women have not made the military more effective, lethal, or complicated. The Trump administration has sought to eradicate “anti-Christian” bias in the government, even issuing an executive order on the matter. Hegseth hosted a prayer service in the Pentagon earlier this year, which has become a monthly event. Trump also created a White House Faith Office led by Rev. Paula White, who characterizes herself as a “cultural reformer.” The segment highlights the ongoing debate between the Trump administration and the CREC, with Wilson and Hegseth both advocating for a Christian nation and women’s participation in combat roles.
Hegseth shares a story linking him to church pastors who advocate against women’s voting rights.
