The Pentagon is defending its invitation to have Doug Wilson, a pastor whose views on issues including women voters and slavery have been deemed by some as radical, partake in a Christian prayer service on Tuesday.
Wilson, 72, joined U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during what has become a monthly staple under the Secretary’s leadership, starting in May 2025 with Hegseth’s pastor in Tennessee, Brooks Potteiger, and continuing as recently as this week. Wilson and Hegseth exchanged words of gratitude and appreciation towards one another and of their faith during the afternoon event.
A photo of Hegseth with his hand on Wilson’s shoulder on Tuesday was accompanied by an X post, reading: “We have gathered at the Pentagon for our monthly…
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