Pete Hegseth Sparks Backlash After Quoting ‘Pulp Fiction’ in Pentagon Prayer
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing backlash after delivering a Pentagon prayer that closely mirrors a fictional Bible verse from Pulp Fiction, not the actual scripture he cited.
According to The Guardian and Newsweek reporting, Hegseth referenced Ezekiel 25:17 during a worship service tied to a military rescue mission in Iran, but the wording matched the expanded monologue made famous by Samuel L. Jackson’s character in the film.
The real biblical verse is significantly shorter, and critics quickly pointed out the differences, raising questions about accuracy and judgment at a high-level Pentagon event.
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The incident adds to a broader pattern. Hegseth has led multiple Pentagon prayer services and previously invoked religious language calling for “overwhelming violence” against enemies, according to Associated Press reporting.
Reuters also reports that both Hegseth and former President Donald Trump have increasingly framed military actions using Christian rhetoric, drawing criticism from religious leaders, including the pope.
The Pentagon has not clarified the source of the prayer, leaving the controversy unresolved.
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