Pete Hegseth’s Never-Before-Seen Arabic Tattoo Draws Criticism From Muslims
The tattoo, which was visible in a picture shared by the defense secretary on X on Tuesday, is of the Arabic word ‘Kafir,’ meaning ‘infidel’ or ‘nonbeliever.’
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is facing fresh scrutiny after eagle-eyed observers spotted a never-before-seen tattoo on his right bicep that some are interpreting as Islamophobic.
The tattoo, which was visible in a picture shared by the defense secretary on X on Tuesday, is of the Arabic word “Kafir,” meaning “infidel” or “nonbeliever.” The tattoo was spotted among a collection of images that showed the military veteran running drills with Navy Seals at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. “Proud to spend time with America’s best,” he captioned the post.
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