United States
Hegseth uses fake Pulp Fiction prayer at Pentagon
Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:18 UTC · 1 source
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has again used a famous movie quote in an official setting, this time reciting a made-up prayer from the film 'Pulp Fiction' during a Pentagon meeting. The verse, which is not from any actual scripture, is a famous quote from the character Jules Winnfield. This follows a pattern of Hegseth using pop culture references in his official capacity, having previously quoted from 'Reservoir Dogs'. The incident has drawn criticism from religious figures, including Pope Leo XIV, who recently warned against using God for political purposes.
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Cycle: Thursday, 16 April 2026 at 20:18 UTC · First reported: 3h ago