Pete Hegseth, nominated to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged for a tattoo linked to white supremacist groups, raising concerns over his fitness to oversee military extremism issues.
A fellow service member expressed concern over Hegseth's tattoo, which is associated with extremist groups. This has sparked significant discussion about potential insider threats within the military.
If confirmed, Hegseth, who downplayed military extremism, would head a department alert to extremism, complicating efforts to address the issue within military ranks.
The AP's investigation highlighted over 480 individuals with military ties accused of extremist-related crimes from 2017-2023, reflecting the serious nature of extremism's presence in the armed forces.
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