Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Defense Secretary Shares Video on Women's Voting Rights
The US Defense Secretary shared a video on X featuring pastors who believe women shouldn't vote.
The video was part of a news report about a church led by Doug Wilson, where a pastor wanted to end women's right to vote, and another suggested households vote.
Some people agreed with the Defense Secretary, while others were concerned.
The Defense Secretary is part of a church connected to Wilson's church.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted a video featuring pastors who oppose women's right to vote.
The video originates from a CNN report examining Doug Wilson, co-founder of CREC.
The report included pastors advocating for the repeal of women's right to vote and household voting.
Hegseth's post garnered over 12,000 likes and 2,000 shares on X.
The Pentagon confirmed Hegseth is a member of a church affiliated with CREC and appreciates Wilson's teachings.
- Who
- US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
- What
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted a video featuring pastors who oppose women's right to vote.
- When
- Thursday night
- Where
- X
- Why
- Hegseth's post illustrates his connection to a Christian nationalist pastor.
Concerns
Supporters
View on Hegseth's Action
Concerns
Concerned by Hegseth's promotion of Christian nationalist ideas.
Supporters
Supports the Defense Secretary.
- Defense Secretary
- Pete Hegseth
- Controversial Video
- CNN report featuring Doug Wilson and CREC pastors
- Main Issue
- Women's right to vote
- Church affiliation
- Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC)
- Hegseth's Stance
- Member of a church affiliated with CREC; appreciates Wilson's teachings
