Summary

Trump’s Pentagon nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces criticism for promoting anti-Muslim rhetoric and far-right conspiracy theories in his books, notably American Crusade.

Hegseth depicts Islam as an existential threat to the West, distorts Islamic doctrine, and links Muslim immigration to “great replacement” theories.

He also scapegoats Muslims and leftists as colluding to undermine the U.S.

Critics, including historians and sociologists, refute his narratives as false and harmful.

Hegseth’s nomination raises concerns about his influence on U.S. military policy, particularly in the Middle East, and his disregard for international norms like the Geneva Conventions.

  • @PoopSpiderman
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    3229 days ago

    That’s what republicans want. They want a strong racist with rape experience. That’s the whole party. Fuck conservatives.

  • masterofn001
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    629 days ago

    If there’s anything telling about his book, it’s that he chose the word CRUSADE as part of the title.

    You know, where the “Christians” killed millions of people…