Pete Hegseth used a fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction today. This is shameful. https://t.co/7...
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Ethan Levins is a political commentator on X (formerly Twitter) who frequently posts critical takes on conservative figures and U.S. politics. His style is direct, indignant, and often employs strong language like 'shameful' to highlight perceived hypocrisies. Credibility stems from amplifying viral moments, though he leans partisan left, focusing on accountability for public officials.
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The post criticizes U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for quoting a fake Bible verse from the movie Pulp Fiction during a Pentagon worship service on April 15, 2026. Hegseth adapted Samuel L. Jackson's Ezekiel 25:17 monologue—mostly invented by Quentin Tarantino—to reference the real Sandy One CSAR rescue mission of downed U.S. pilots in Iran, presenting it as a prayer used by the team.[1][2][3] Key themes include religious authenticity, leadership embarrassment, and blending pop culture with official military sermons amid ongoing Iran conflict tensions.[4]
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The incident went viral immediately after Hegseth's Wednesday sermon due to its absurdity—a high-ranking official citing a movie quote as scripture in a Pentagon prayer session. Timing aligns with recent U.S.-Iran hostilities, including the pilot rescue, amplifying scrutiny on Hegseth's evangelical-influenced leadership style.[1][3] Social media users quickly mocked it, boosting shares amid political divides over his role.
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- 1The Pulp Fiction monologue by Samuel L. Jackson's character Jules Winnfield mixes a real Ezekiel 25:17 snippet with mostly fictional content written by Tarantino and Roger Avary.[2][4]
- 2Hegseth modified it to 'CSAR 2517,' referencing the Sandy One mission's call sign while praising the Iran pilot rescue.[1][3]
- 3Actual Ezekiel 25:17 is brief: 'And I will execute great vengeance upon them with furious rebukes; and they shall know that I am the Lord.'[2]
- 4Hegseth has instituted monthly prayer sessions at the Pentagon, making this a notable example of his faith-based approach.[3]
- 5The gaffe drew bipartisan online ridicule, with X users calling it 'embarrassing' and questioning its appropriateness.[2]
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https://www.ndtv.com/feature/watch-pete-hegseth-delivers-fake-bible-quote-from-pulp-fiction-during-pentagon-sermon-11367983
Pete Hegseth quotes fake Bible verse from Pulp Fiction during sermon
Hegseth said the prayer was supposed to reflect Ezekiel 25:17, but did not mention its striking similarities to a monologue in the beloved 1994 Quentin Tarantino movie
Pentagon Pete Cites Fake ‘Pulp Fiction’ Bible Verse in Bonkers Prayer Meeting
The defense secretary solemnly read the “prayer,” much of which seemed to be the lines delivered by a fictitious hitman in the 1994 film.
https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-pete-hegseth-reads-fake-bible-verse-pulp-fiction-during-pentagon-sermon
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