Hegseth's 'Pulp Fiction' prayer

The prayer, referred to as 'CSAR 25:17,' is a misquote of Ezekiel 25:17 famously delivered by Samuel L. Jackson's character in the 1994 movie.

Pentagon spokespeople attempted to clarify that the Secretary was reciting a prayer used by an air rescue group, rather than a literal biblical text.

The incident has further fueled a public feud between the administration and Pope Leo XIV over the use of religious rhetoric in wartime.

Critics, including Steve Bannon, have urged Hegseth to focus on military briefings rather than religious sermons.