Overview
- The Military Religious Freedom Foundation says it has logged more than 200 complaints from service members across the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Space Force spanning over 40 units and at least 30 installations.
- A detailed NCO complaint filed on behalf of 15 troops of multiple faiths alleges a commander framed the campaign as “all part of God’s divine plan,” cited Revelation, and said President Trump was “anointed by Jesus” to trigger Armageddon and mark his return.
- Complainants argue the religious messaging violates military rules and the Constitution and say it is damaging morale, discipline and unit cohesion.
- MRFF president Mikey Weinstein describes being inundated with reports of commanders portraying a “biblically sanctioned” war tied to End Times theology and warns of national security risks and extremist propaganda gains.
- The Pentagon has not corroborated the specific allegations and, when asked by reporters, pointed to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s public remarks as no formal investigations or disciplinary actions have been announced.