The US press response to the demand of the newly named ‘Department of War’ —
No, we won’t agree to do only reporting of ‘official information’ …
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Update / March 2026:
Another War
The Washington Post’s Scott Nover reports: “The Defense Department has barred press photographers from briefings on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran after they published photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that his staff deemed ‘unflattering,’ according to two people familiar with the decision who spoke on the condition of anonymity out of fear of retaliation.”
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Now Secretary of War Hegseth will have to move on to ‘Plan B’
Read the story as reported by The Guardian
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September 2025
By order of the President of the United States,
the “Department of Defense” is renamed the “Department of War”
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Pete Hegseth, a U.S. Army veteran and former Fox News co-host, has several tattoos that have drawn public attention.
Notable tats: large Jerusalem Cross on his chest, the phrase “Deus Vult” on his bicep, and various symbols reflecting his military and Christian beliefs. His tattoos often draw attention due to their historical and controversial meanings, particularly their connections to Christian nationalism and the Crusades.
Jerusalem Cross
Description: A historic Christian symbol associated with the Crusades.
Significance: Represents Christian heritage but has also been linked to extremist groups.
Location: Prominently displayed on Hegseth’s chest.
Chi-Rho
Description: An early Christian symbol formed by the first two letters of “Christ” in Greek.
Significance: Represents the essence of Christianity and is often seen in religious contexts.
Location: Found near the Jerusalem Cross on Hegseth’s body.
“Deus Vult”
Description: Latin for “God wills it,” a phrase historically used during the Crusades.
Significance: Has become popular among certain extremist groups, raising concerns about its implications.
Location: Tattooed on Hegseth’s bicep.
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