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Iran war: Hegseth reads fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction during Pentagon sermon - Middle East Eye

4 sources4 storiesFirst seen 4/16/2026Score58Mixed Progress
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Shortly after, Pope Leo XIV posted on social media denouncing those who "manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic, and political gain." CBS News' Weijia Jiang has more.

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**Summary:** Pete Hegseth, the Secretary of Defense, made controversial remarks at a Pentagon briefing by quoting a Bible verse from Pulp Fiction and criticizing the media for manipulating religion. **Why It Matters:** This incident highlights the tension between religious rhetoric and political discourse in the United States, particularly within the context of international

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