The Jerusalem Cross: Pete Hegseth’s tattoo and the hysteria about Christian history

President-elect Donald Trump‘s nominee to head the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is facing a wave of accusations that he bears tattoos associated with white supremacy ideology. Hegseth has pushed back against the accusations, calling objections to his tattoos — a Jerusalem Cross and the Latin phrase “Deus Vult” — manifestations of “anti-Christian bigotry.” Here are some things to know about the ancient Christian symbol, Hegseth’s tattoos, and why medieval history is playing such a large role in 21st-century politics. TRUMP CABINET PICKS: WHO’S BEEN TAPPED TO SERVE IN THE...