Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing criticism for a new tattoo allegedly saying 'Kafir', an Arabic term for infidel. The new tattoo has been spotted in photos of him from his recent visit to Joint Base Pearl Harbour. Just below his Deus Vult tattoo on his right biceps, the new tattoo in question appears. Palestinian activist Nerdeen Kiswani said this tattoo can't be just a personal choice, it's a clear symbol of Islamophobia.
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