"This is a movement that at its core has never believed in democracy. It rejects the principles of equality and pluralism, and, frankly, the rule of law that represents the best of the American promise."
The Washington Roundtable examines how Pete Hegseth's ideological commitments shape U.S. military policy regarding Iran. Journalist Katherine Stewart, author of "Money, Lies, and God: Inside the Movement to Destroy American Democracy," discusses the rise of Christian nationalism within American power structures. The panel explores how this movement has transitioned from marginal status to influence over military leadership. Stewart emphasizes that Christian nationalism fundamentally rejects democratic values, equality, pluralism, and the rule of law that define American democracy. Hegseth represents a significant shift in how these ideological commitments now directly influence military decision-making and foreign policy.
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