Hegseth Proclaims Christ is King, Ends DEI in Military Speech

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters International Christian Media Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, on Thursday, where he proclaimed "Christ is King" and outlined shifts in military policy away from diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and gender-related mandates.

Hegseth, speaking to an audience of Christian media professionals, emphasized that the nation's foundations are rooted in Christian principles, citing the Declaration of Independence's reference to rights endowed by a Creator. He described upcoming changes in the Department of Defense, stating, "Gone is godless and divisive DEI, diversity, equity and inclusion. Gone is gender-bending equity and quotas. Gone is climate change worship to a false god. We are one military, one fighting force, one nation under God. We are not in woke we trust, we are in God we trust."

The secretary framed several public policy issues as aligned with biblical teachings rather than partisan positions. "Protecting the God-given life of an unborn baby is not political, it is biblical," he said. He added that securing borders against criminals, combating human trafficking of...