and describes the fight as the “American Crusade.” Antisemitism often spreads in dog whistles and implications, especially references to international “globalist” conspiracies ...

Recently confirmed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who wrote a book entitled “American Crusade,” is among a number of public figures who have made statements consistent with Christian nationalism.

He has expressed in the past views that Islam has been captured by Islamists, saying in his 2020 novel American Crusade, that "is not a religion of peace, and it never has been" and that "all ...