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Franklin Graham & Pete Hegseth

5 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated May 17, 2026

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National Mall Prayer Rally Debates US Identity
Franklin Graham: Franklin Graham of Samaritan s Purse was among Donald Trump's evangelical supporters featured at the event and serves on his Religious Liberty Commission.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the Defense Secretary, was scheduled to speak at the event and infused Christian language into his role, asking attendees to pray.
May 17, 2026 · 16 articles
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International
Trump's Religious Rhetoric on Iran Rescue
Franklin Graham: Franklin Graham, a prominent evangelist, has praised the strikes on Iran in biblical terms and likened Donald Trump to the biblical figure of Esther.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, also used religious language on X, reposting Donald Trump's message about the rescue and writing 'God is good'.
Apr 05, 2026 · 19 articles
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International
Trump and Pope Leo XIV Feud
Franklin Graham: Franklin Graham, a conservative evangelical Protestant leader, supports Donald Trump's war in Iran, claiming divine endorsement and praying for victory, which contrasts with Pope Leo XVI's views.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, the US Defense Secretary, has invoked Christian language to justify the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, drawing implicit criticism from Pope Leo XVI.
Apr 02, 2026 · 176 articles
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Domestic
Trump Joins Rededicate 250 Prayer Gathering
Franklin Graham: Franklin Graham, a longtime Christian supporter of Donald Trump, is a religious leader participating in the Rededicate 250 program.
Pete Hegseth: Pete Hegseth, as Secretary of Defense, is a scheduled participant in the Rededicate 250 event and has used Christian rhetoric in official settings.
May 14, 2026 · 10 articles
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International
Pope Leo XIV vs. Donald Trump on Iran War
Franklin Graham: Franklin Graham, a conservative evangelical Protestant leader, supports Donald Trump's war in Iran, claiming divine endorsement and praying for victory, which contrasts with Pope Leo XVI's views.
Apr 02, 2026 · 13 articles
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