• Concerns have risen about Pete Hegseth's tattoo 'Deus Vult,' which is debated as a Christian motto or a symbol used by white supremacist groups, undermining his qualifications for leading the Department of Defense.
• Hegseth has faced backlash for minimizing the involvement of military personnel in the January 6 Capitol attack and criticizing the Pentagon's initiatives to combat extremism, leading to fears about his potential influence on national security.
• The Associated Press has reported that Hegseth was previously identified as a possible 'Insider Threat' due to his tattoos, with experts asserting that this potentially disqualifies him for his nomination.

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