A tattoo that reads on the right hand of Pete Hegset on the right of the Minister of Defense. (Photo: X)
Jakarta – US Defense Minister (US) Pete Hegsth Has created controversy after the Arab tattoo has been exposed, which in his right hand previously unnoticed, stated “كافê” (loyalty) – the word translated as “people who do not believe”.
Tattoo Pete Hegseth
Hegsthi tattoos were first seen on Wednesday (3/26/2025) during the visit of Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Hawaii. The official X account previously known as Twitter, which belongs to the Minister of Defense, shared photos of him with the army, which called on several social media users to pay attention to tattoo-then the accusations of Islamophobia then raised.
The context of Hegset identifies itself as a Christian and often expresses his religious beliefs in public. His religious beliefs are an important part of his personal and professional identity, as shown by the collection of tattoos he described as an extension of faith, patriotism and his views.
The tattoo – which was thought to be made in early 2024 – had drawn criticism of a group of American Muslim Civil Rights and Civil Rights Organizations, who claimed that in this context the word “infidelated” showed a high -ranking official showing hostile attitude to Islam.
“Tatto in Arabic, the word ‘unbelieving’ refers to the one who intentionally denies or hides his body or hides it in his body, is a form of Muslim and personal uncertainty,” said Nihad Awad, the Council of National Council Management Director of America-Iiry Relations (Liquid). FakeTo.
(Rahman asmardika)
