Hegseth’s ‘Pulp Fiction’ prayer controversy

During a worship service on Wednesday, Hegseth read a customized prayer that critics noted was nearly identical to the speech delivered by Samuel L. Jackson's character in the 1994 film.

A Pentagon spokesperson clarified that the prayer was intended to be a reflection of Ezekiel 25:17, though the wording matched the cinematic version rather than the actual scripture.

The controversy has been seized upon by late-night hosts and political opponents, who accuse Hegseth of lacking moral clarity.

This comes as the Secretary continues to face scrutiny over his hardline stance on the Iran war and his dismissal of climate change research.