Pete Hegseth’s spiritual leader explains his radical faith
By Noel King
Published on April 20, 2026.
Pastor Doug Wilson, the spiritual leader of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, stated that he believes in the faith of the Iranian regime, which has killed up to 40,000 people in the past decade, and that Western civilization is not a moral exemplar. He also commented on the Pope's criticism of the Iran situation, stating that he was more selective on the issue than any other party.
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