Oh Look, Another Far-Right Extremist at the Pentagon
I’ve written before about how US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has ties to an ascendant Christian nationalist movement. Specifically, he attends a church in the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), a denomination founded by Idaho pastor Doug Wilson, who has said that women’s suffrage was “a mistake” and suggested that homosexuality should be […]
Recently, a far-right extremist with deep connections to the Pentagon has come to light. Justin Overbaugh, a retired US Army colonel and Deputy Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security, has expressed views that align with Christian nationalism and far-right ideology. Overbaugh, who served in the Middle East and North America for two decades, has a history of posting controversial content on social media.
He has advocated for weapons at church, lax immigration policies, and has expressed support for far-right parties and figures. Overbaugh's admiration for the CREC denomination founded by Doug Wilson, a known critic of women's suffrage and homosexuality, is evident in his frequent tweets about the church and its sermons. His enthusiasm for Christian nationalist ideals extends to endorsing Stephen Wolfe, author of The Case for Christian Nationalism, a book that argues for a "civil magistrate" to govern the United States.
Overbaugh has recently expressed willingness to help Wolfe with his new project, The Institute of Christian Politics, aimed at strengthening Protestant leadership in government. Despite his extensive military experience, Overbaugh's social media presence and public statements raise concerns about the influence of far-right extremism within the Pentagon.
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