The disturbing visual cues Pete Hegseth uses to tout his beliefs

, well known for using his body as a billboard for beliefs, is drawing ire again for his choice of political symbolism.

Critics both in and out of the defense department are railing against the defense secretary for wearing a Betsy Ross flag in the breast pocket of his suit - first on Memorial Day and then again for the Shangri-La Dialogue Summit in . The image is seen by many as a dog whistle for white supremacy and other forms of extremism.

'WTF!,' wrote influencer Suzie Rizzio. 'Why is Pete Hegseth using The Betsy Ross flag in his pocket! The Betsy Ross flag is a White Supremacist flag! The Patriot Front Group were marching with these flags last weekend in !'

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