Hegseth's 'Pulp Fiction' prayer controversy

Hegseth claimed the prayer was an adaptation of Ezekiel 25:17, used to attack the media and political adversaries.

However, the specific phrasing he used was identical to the fictionalized version of the verse created for the Quentin Tarantino movie.

Critics, including late-night host Stephen Colbert, have mocked the gaffe as a sign of the administration's 'unserious' approach to both religion and defense.

A Pentagon spokesperson clarified that Hegseth intended the message to reflect his personal faith and the team's mission values.