Defense Secretary Hegseth Quotes 'Pulp Fiction' Prayer at Pentagon Service

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a prayer during a worship service at the Pentagon that closely mirrored the altered version of Ezekiel 25:17 famously quoted by Samuel L. " The prayer, intended to evoke Holy Scripture, instead echoed the violent and stylized passage from the movie just before the character shoots a man.

This version of the scripture is not a traditional biblical text but a cinematic adaptation.

The incident was reported by multiple outlets, noting that Hegseth’s prayer was nearly identical to the film’s version rather than the original biblical passage.

The event has drawn attention due to the unusual nature of quoting a film script in a formal military religious setting. The prayer’s content contrasts with the traditional use of scripture in such services, as it includes language and themes specific to the fictional narrative of "Pulp Fiction," rather than the canonical biblical text.

This occurrence highlights the intersection of popular culture and formal military ceremonies, raising questions about the appropriateness of such references in official settings.

No further details have been released about the service or any follow-up actions related to the prayer.