The inset shows his Jerusalem cross tattoo, which came up during the hearing. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, appears before the Senate Armed Services ...

Hegseth has pushed back against the accusations, calling objections to his tattoos — a Jerusalem Cross and the Latin phrase "Deus Vult" — manifestations of "anti-Christian bigotry." ...

Can you elaborate a little bit on what this very offensive, extremist, racist tattoo is that you have? PETE HEGSETH: It's a tattoo I have right here, Senator. It's called the Jerusalem Cross.