Hegseth Quotes Pulp Fiction

At a formal worship service for military personnel, Pete Hegseth quoted the iconic 'Ezekiel 25:17' monologue made famous by Samuel L. Jackson.

While Hegseth suggested the words were a traditional prayer for combat search-and-rescue teams, they are actually a creative invention by filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.

The incident has intensified the ongoing debate over the defense secretary's use of religious rhetoric to justify the conflict in Iran.

Critics and some fellow conservatives have urged Hegseth to focus on operational briefings rather than 'fire-and-brimstone' sermons.