In Nashville, Hegseth talks “Western values,” Christian nationalism

By: J. Holly McCall

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: February 21, 2026

Words: 723

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 4 days ago

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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth touted “Western values” and decried foreign influences and what he called “godless leftists” during a speech to a Christian media convention in Nashville on Thursday.

Hegseth took the stage to speak to attendees of the National Religious Broadcasters’ International Christian Media Convention as a band from Ft. Campbell’s 101st Airborne Division played John Phillips Sousa marches.

“As you know there’s a direct through line from the Old and …

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