Hegseth's 'Pulp Fiction' prayer

The incident occurred during a Christian service where Hegseth sought to invoke divine protection for soldiers heading into battle.

Late-night hosts, including Stephen Colbert, have skewered the Secretary for his 'biblical' anger and the surreal nature of his briefings.

Critics have also raised concerns about the administration's use of religious rhetoric to justify the ongoing war.

This latest blunder has further fueled a war of words between the White House and religious leaders who have questioned the Secretary's performance and theological grounding.