Nov 17, 2024 · The Jerusalem Cross and "Deus Vult" symbolise Christian identity, evangelization, and history today. They represent the rich tapestry of faith that spans centuries and continues to inspire …

Mar 27, 2025 · Pete Hegseth's new "kafir" tattoo sits just below another inked phrase across his bicep. In Arabic, the term historically refers to someone who does not believe in Islam.

Nov 18, 2024 · Finally, placed right below the "Deus Vult" tattoo, Hegseth appears to have the Arabic word "kafir" tattooed. Kafir can be translated as "infidel" or "nonbeliever."

Nov 19, 2024 · She also pointed out that Hegseth’s other controversial tattoos, "Deus Vult" and "Join or Die," are common Christian and American symbols and are not associated with extremism.

Nov 18, 2024 · The Deus Vult tattoo, which appears on Hegseth’s arm as early as 2018, invokes a phrase that has grown popular among some Christians — it is the rallying cry of a Catholic school in New …

Nov 16, 2024 · Hegseth has pushed back against the accusations, calling objections to his tattoos — a Jerusalem Cross and the Latin phrase “Deus Vult” — manifestations of “anti- Christian bigotry.”

Nov 14, 2024 · Hegseth also has another tattoo relating to the Crusades, of the words, deus vult - Latin for God wills it. And that was sort of the battle cry to take back the Holy Land and to slaughter...

Nov 13, 2024 · Similar to the Jerusalem Cross, the “Deus Vult” is linked to the First Crusade in the early 1000s, when it was supposedly a battle cry for Christian invaders.

Nov 25, 2024 · Hegseth's Jerusalem cross and ‘Deus Vult’ tattoos are rooted in the Crusades and have modern-day ties to far-right and white supremacist groups Pete Hegseth, shown here in 2016.

The "Deus Vult" tattoo concept radiates themes of strength, faith, and the historical depth associated with its origins. Typically featuring the Latin phrase which translates to "God wills it," this tattoo idea …