Hegseth Likens Easter Rescue of U.S. Airman to Resurrection of Jesus Christ
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth compared the Easter Sunday rescue of a missing American airman shot down over Iran to the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, noting the airman bailed out on Good Friday and hid in a cave-like crevice similar to Jesus' tomb.
- President Trump expressed that God supports the Israeli-U.S. conflict against Iran, emphasizing that "God is good" and wants people to be cared for amid the ongoing violence that has resulted in thousands of deaths, including civilians.
- Trump stated he does not enjoy the violence or loss of life in the conflict, countering perceptions that he might take pleasure in the situation.
- The military operation and its timing were framed in religious terms by Hegseth, linking the airman's survival story to the biblical narrative of Christ's death and Resurrection.
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