News · 16 April 2026
Defense Secretary Hegseth compares reporters to Jesus's enemies
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The US press recently faced strong biblical comparisons from a senior government official. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited scripture at a Pentagon briefing on Thursday, likening reporters to the Pharisees who sought to "destroy him." He specifically claimed "the legacy, Trump-hating press" scrutinised good acts, only looking for negatives with "hardened hearts."
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