Sen. Elizabeth Warren is at it again, folks, this time going after Army veteran Pete Hegseth, Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, with the vigor of a college professor handing out failing grades to students who dare to challenge her worldview. Her latest missive to Hegseth reads more like a manifesto against traditional American values than a serious inquiry into his qualifications. In a blistering 33-page letter (because, of course, it had to be that long), Warren makes it abundantly clear that she considers Hegseth “unfit” to lead the Pentagon. Why? Well, among other things, he has a tattoo she doesn’t like. Yes, really.
Let’s start with the tattoo. Hegseth’s “Deus Vult” ink—a common Christian phrase meaning “God wills it”—has Warren tying herself in knots. She cites a National Guard master sergeant’s Google search that linked the phrase to “right-wing extremism” and Crusader imagery. This, apparently, makes Hegseth a potential “insider threat.” Never mind that religious scholars have pointed out the phrase’s historical and spiritual context as a Christian expression. The fact that someone with access to Wikipedia flagged it seems to be enough for Warren to build a case against him.
It’s hard to miss the irony here. This is the same party that tells us to respect everyone’s personal identity and choices—unless, of course, those choices include a Christian tattoo on your bicep. Suddenly, it’s fair game to question your integrity, your patriotism, and your fitness to serve. If this isn’t peak double standard, what is?
But Warren doesn’t stop at tattoos. She accuses Hegseth of wanting to purge the military of “woke” policies and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Guilty as charged. Hegseth has been vocal about his belief that the Pentagon should focus on defending the nation, not on pushing leftist social experiments. And let’s be honest: after watching the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan and the erosion of military readiness, who can blame him? If “woke s–t,” as Hegseth calls it, has led to a weaker defense force, maybe it’s time for a change in priorities.
Warren’s pearl-clutching over Hegseth’s suggestion to hold military leaders accountable for failures like Afghanistan’s botched exit is equally laughable. According to her, military brass should be shielded from criticism because policy decisions come from civilian leaders. By that logic, no one is responsible for anything, ever. But accountability doesn’t work that way. If generals and admirals are complicit in poor execution—or worse, bad advice—they should be held accountable, just like anyone else in a leadership role.
Of course, Warren couldn’t resist throwing in every possible accusation to muddy the waters, from claims of heavy drinking to unproven allegations of misconduct. None of it holds water, but the goal is clear: create enough noise to distract from Hegseth’s qualifications and conservative principles.
Elizabeth Warren has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth in which she claims that having a Deus Vult tattoo, Latin for “God’s will” and a Christian motto that dates back to the First Crusade, makes him a “potential insider threat.” pic.twitter.com/4lySEYI9vn
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) January 7, 2025
The real issue here isn’t Hegseth’s tattoo or his stance on DEI. It’s that he represents a sharp pivot away from the progressive agenda that has dominated the Pentagon in recent years. Warren and her allies are terrified of what a reform-minded Secretary of Defense might mean for their pet projects. Hegseth threatens to bring back a focus on military readiness, accountability, and traditional American values—things that, apparently, are no longer in vogue among the Democratic elite.
Where does Senator Warren get reported to as a “potential insider threat”? pic.twitter.com/GS0yhAMIzn
— 5th Gen AZ Family (@bullfrog35) January 7, 2025
As Trump’s spokesperson rightly pointed out, Warren’s letter is a prime example of why voters rejected her brand of politics in November. Americans are tired of seeing the military turned into a social experiment at the expense of national security. They want leaders like Hegseth who will prioritize strength and preparedness over political correctness.
Hegseth’s road to confirmation won’t be easy, but the opposition he faces only underscores why he’s the right person for the job. If Warren’s over-the-top letter is the best argument against him, then it’s clear she’s running on fumes—and fear.
