Bulwark Takes Pete Hegseth Shares Bizarre Video About Banning Women from Voting, “Submission” to Men
Aug 9, 2025
Tim Miller dives into the alarming implications of a tweet from the Secretary of Defense, who aligns with Christian nationalist views against women's voting rights. He questions why Hegseth is fixated on promoting patriarchal ideologies and restoring Confederate statues instead of addressing urgent military matters. The discussion also uncovers personal hypocrisy and contentious priorities, critiquing the glorification of past figures while sidelining marginalized communities in the military.
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SecDef Amplifies Christian Nationalism
- Tim Miller notes Pete Hegseth quote-tweeted a Christian nationalist interview.
- He warns this blurs church-state separation for the Secretary of Defense.
Advocating Repeal Of The 19th
- The interviewee, Doug Wilson, says he would support repealing the 19th Amendment.
- Tim Miller calls this position extremist and dangerous for women's rights.
SecDef's Church Approval Of Extremism
- Tim Miller notes Hegseth approves a pastor whose church he attends.
- That approval signals alignment with Christian nationalist ideas about male dominance.