CNN Report Exposes Racist and Homophobic Posts by Hegseth Religious Adviser Ryan Higgins
A CNN investigation published October 27, 2026 found that Pentagon senior adviser Ryan Higgins, who helps shape Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's religious agenda, has shared conspiracy theories and racist and homophobic social media posts.
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| Oct 27, 8:36 AM | newrepublic.com | Hegseth Faith Adviser’s Disgusting Social Media Comments Exposed |
| Oct 27, 5:31 AM | thedailybeast.com | Hegseth Faith Adviser’s Shocking Vile Posts Revealed |