Outrage has erupted after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared a video showing pastors advocating for the repeal of women's voting rights, sparking a fierce backlash from US and international politicians.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted a video that included a pastor from the Christian evangelical movement he follows calling to repeal women’s right to vote. The segment from CNN focused on Doug Wilson, co-founder of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC).

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth shared the video on Thursday night, illustrating his deep and personal connection to a Christian nationalist pastor who has extreme views on the role of religion and women.