Trump’s Pick to Lead U.S. Military Has Tattoos Linked to White Supremacists and Nazis

https://www.democracynow.org/2024/11/14/headlines/trumps_pick_to_lead_us_military_has_tattoos_linked_to_white_supremacists_and_nazis

43 comments

  1. Yeah he also has ties to the white supremacist groups News Corporation and the Republican Party

  4. Was there ever a doubt that some people Trump will surround himself with would be white supremacists or Nazis?

  5. He is a white supremacist fascist anyone that supports or works for him (Trump or GOP) is.

  6. Yup, nothing says I respect the military better than nominating them a leader who has the symbols they are supposed to be fighting tattooed on him.

  8. The Jerusalem Cross by itself is often associated with Catholics tbf, when they include Deus Volt, then you can make the argument that is used by Far Right Christian Nationalist Groups, since is very anti Muslim/Jew

  9. This is what the country wants apparently. It’s a hard cock to swallow.

  10. I miss 90s extremists. Guys chugging mountain dew, eating Doritos, going to the x games. They were way more fun

  11. Of course he does, he’s an unqualified piece of shit who got kicked out of the army. Literally zero qualifications for the job.

    I’m down with it though, I’d rather he install incompetent loyalists instead of competent loyalists who could actually get his agenda passed.

  12. The Jerusalem Cross is a catholic symbol to the commitment of The Eight Beatitudes. Not sure where you’re getting the white supremacy from lol

  14. The Kairos Cross (Jerusalem Cross), to my knowledge, has never been associated with white supremecists.

    I am aware of the Celtic Cross being associated with them. But perhaps things have changed?

  15. I think this dude is insane. I also think he’s utterly unqualified for SecDEF.

    But this article is ridiculous.

    1. It’s a Jerusalem Cross, not an Iron Cross. Does that mean he’s a far-right Christian who sees himself as a modern-day crusader? Probably. But that’s not the same thing as “NAZI!!!!!”.

    2. The article says “tattoos”, plural. But gives no mention of any other problematic imagery. So…what are the other tattoos?

    Again – no way in hell this dude should be anywhere near the levers of the most powerful military in world history. But stuff like this is just rage bait.

  16. Our fucking whole intelligence machine is failing us if they can’t take it upon themselves to get a handle on this shit.

  17. >CBS News reports that Hegseth was one of 12 National Guard members who were removed as guards for President Biden’s 2021 inauguration over possible extremist ties. Hegseth has tattoos associated with the white supremacist and neo-Nazi movements, including what’s known as a Jerusalem cross, a symbol used by Christian nationalists.

  19. The Apple doesn’t fall from the tree. Not surprised he has Nazi and White supremacist tattoos.

  20. I mean, that’s what they all represent. So, no news here. They appeal to like-minded people: racist, ignorant, etc.

  22. americans have spoken, we want a racist/extreme/teen raping government

  23. This is a shock? America elected a stooge to the ultimate fascist Vladimir Putin

  24. He is a NatC. Nationalist Christian.
    This guy along with Mike Huckabee is extremely concerning. Netanyahu will be given everything he needs to finish his sadistic ethnic cleansing campaign. And not because they have some love for Jewish people but, because they believe the state of Israel must exist in order to fulfill the Book of Revelation.

  25. Commenting for visibility. He is hiding the Nazi general pick among the other crazy ones.

    While I’m here, we need to stop the apathetic comments: “he’ll never see justice”, “the laws don’t apply to them”, “no more elections.” This is what the other side wants- it looks like we’re rolling over and it doesn’t help us. Sure, maybe the satire is funny to some people. I feel that it’s harmful and it shows a sense of giving up. I would offer something more constructive than that, and manifest that same energy the other side is bringing to the table. We need to give this fight everything we’ve got.

    Edit: I also operate under the assumption that some of this is bot activity. Don’t trust anything.

  26. Yes.

    They are literally Nazis.

    We’ve been saying this for years as the media sugar coated it until it was too late.

    Thanks, fuckfaces.

  27. I saw the pic and said, “hey! That’s Jerusalem!” Then I clicked the article and found out it’s a Christian nationalist thing.

    I just want to say, for the record, I am not a Christian nationalist (or even a Christian). I just play a lot of Crusader Kings II.

  28. >CBS News reports that Hegseth was one of 12 National Guard members who were removed as guards for President Biden’s 2021 inauguration over possible extremist ties.

    They looked into this guy and thought he was a possible threat to the president because of his extremist ties…but he’s still in the armed forces? That’s insane.

  30. Wow a pedo and a racist? He fits in with the rest of the republicans 

  31. The American voters have spoken, and they actually *want* a literal fucking nazi to be in charge of the most powerful military in the history of the world.

  32. America’s greatest enemies will be in charge of its mighty strength. Everyone should be afraid because no force in the world can stand up to a fascist America. Fleeing the country only buys you more time before the effects of this disaster come for you. Whether it’s the wars to come, the famines and shortages caused by unmitigated climate change, or some other reason, it’s going to make the world overall a worse place.

  33. Trump isn’t picking people. **He’s selling these positions to people. **

    He’s for sale. Always has been. It’s known he’s sold secrets before. And he’s half a billion in debt. He fleeced the RNC. He’s always scanning and grifting. And he will till he dies

  35. Every fucking day…every fucking day this shit gets worse.

  36. I see a lot of comments here saying people don’t want to devalue this guys service and in a normal case I would agree but if this is true……… there used to be a time that WHITE SUPREMIST VIEWS DIRECTLY CONTRADICT THE CONSTITUTION.

    True stand up citizens should never have to have this questioned.

  38. So, they’re going from a decorated four star general down to a racist news anchor with little experience. Interesting choice America.

  39. Well, Trump did say he wants his generals to be more like Hitler’s generals. So why not make an actual Nazi the leader of the military?

  40. OK I already knew this was atrocious, but with this (why isn’t this mentioned in liberal media? what’s left of it.) it becomes absolutely terrifying.

    It looks like prep for turning the US forces into trump’s SS/brown shirts.

    I was hoping the military could remain untethered to him and stage a coupe once they’re given proper justification. Instead …..

    Holy shit. All his cabinet appointments are beyond scary.

    Is trump a Russian mole?

  41. Of course he does. Trump demands loyalty to him above all else. He doesn’t want to hear anything from the military unless it’s Yes, Sir. Qualifications? Not necessary.

  42. That’s what you get when YOUR president is a rapist and the AG a pedophile!

  43. He really shouldn’t be eligible if he has White Supremacist tattoos. Those would disqualify him at MEPS before he could even join either the regular Army or the National Guard.

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