U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sparked controversy after reposting a video featuring pastors from the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches who advocated repealing the 19th Amendment, which grants women the right to vote. The video included calls for women to submit to their husbands and reject voting rights. Critics highlighted this as reflective of Hegseth's alignment with extreme Christian Nationalist views, raising concerns about the ideology influencing the military's 3 million service members and civilian employees. Despite the backlash, the Pentagon clarified that Hegseth personally supports women's right to vote and does not endorse revoking the constitutional amendment. The Defense Department's statement came days after the repost, reaffirming Hegseth's stance amid growing public scrutiny. Meanwhile, Hegseth has also been reported to continue removing women from leadership roles within the U.S. military.