Key facts
- US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is attempting to bolster support for the US-Israel war on Iran.
- Hegseth has launched a "Send Me" tour of duty.
- The initiative involves visiting military training programs across the country.
- The tour draws on biblical verses and links Christian scripture to US military power.
- Hegseth's net favorability has reached a record low of -24 points.
- Public frustration is growing over the Iran war.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has launched a new initiative, dubbed the "Send Me" tour, aimed at increasing public support for the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran. The tour involves visits to military training programs across the United States.
The initiative's messaging incorporates biblical verses, drawing a connection between interpretations of Christian scripture and the historical expansion of US military power, particularly its current projection in the Middle East. This outreach comes at a time when public sentiment appears to be turning against the conflict, with Hegseth's net favorability rating reaching a record low of -24 points amid growing frustration over the war.