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CBS anchor Margaret Brennan drew criticism after posting on X about Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s remarks during a press conference on Operation Epic Fury.
Hegseth had asked Americans to pray for troops “on bended knee” and invoked Jesus Christ’s name, which Brennan highlighted in her post.
Many interpreted her comment as dismissive of faith, sparking backlash from political figures and commentators who accused her of attacking religious beliefs.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Rep. Brandon Gill, and the White House rapid response team were among those who pushed back, framing Brennan’s reaction as evidence of hostility toward Christianity.
Conservative voices, including Jesse Kelly, Sean Davis, and Erick Erickson, echoed similar sentiments, arguing that prayer for troops has been a longstanding tradition dating back to George Washington.
Religious leaders also weighed in, suggesting Brennan’s post reflected a disconnect from America’s historical values.
The controversy quickly spread across social media, with critics labeling Brennan a “hack” and accusing her of bias against people of faith.
CBS News did not issue an immediate response. Brennan, who has previously clashed with members of the Trump administration, found herself at the center of another heated debate over religion, politics, and media, underscoring the sensitivity of public figures commenting on expressions of faith in national discourse.
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