Women's right to vote under threat as Pete Hegseth endorses elimination with mere seven words
In a surprising turn of events, US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has shared a CNN report on Twitter, expressing his agreement with the content that two senior pastors advocate for women not to have the right to vote. The report, which has caused concern among social media users, focuses on Douglas Wilson, a senior pastor at King's Cross Church in Moscow, Idaho, who CNN describes as being on a "crusade for Christian domination in the age of Trump."
Hegseth, who served as a US Defense Minister under Trump, published the CNN report package, which has been met with criticism from various quarters. Christopher Hale, a former Democratic candidate, accused Hegseth of not believing women should have the right to vote, while the Freedom from Religion Foundation, an organization advocating for the separation of church and state, identified Hegseth's actions as a warning sign.
The report also features Toby Sumpter, another senior pastor at King's Cross Church, who suggested that he would be the one to vote on behalf of his household, discussing it with them first. If a person's wife didn't want to vote for the same candidate, Sumpter said it would be an opportunity for a good discussion.
Jared Longshore, executive pastor of Christ Church in Mexico, Idaho, supports the repeal of the 19th amendment to the US constitution, which gave women the right to vote. Longshore's support for repeal is based on the idea that the current system of individual voting leads to "atomisation" that is not good for humans.
The Christ Church in Idaho believes that Jesus Christ has all authority both in Heaven and on earth, and therefore has power over all aspects of a person's life, including family life, education, economics, and even the cooking of soufflés.
Melanie Stansbury, a New Mexico representative and Democrat, stated that she would not have believed the tweet about Hegseth's views if she hadn't seen it herself. The sharing of the CNN report by Hegseth has caused a stir, with one social media user describing his views as "bats***.
Indy100, a UK-based news outlet, has reached out to the US Department of Defense for comment regarding Hegseth's tweet. Indy100 offers a free weekly newsletter for subscribers and has a system for readers to upvote articles and raise their rankings. They also have a free WhatsApp channel for readers to join.
Barry Markson, a radio host and legal analyst, expressed despair over the current political situation, stating that it is a sad day when such views are shared and promoted by a high-ranking official.
As the debate continues, it is clear that Hegseth's tweet has sparked a conversation about women's rights, the role of religion in politics, and the responsibility of public figures to uphold the principles of equality and democracy.
