Did Pete Hegseth use the Nazi eagle at Dept. of War event? Here's the truth amid row over seal

Pete Hegseth’s Air Force Academy speech backdrop draws scrutiny: ‘Accidental Nazi is just not a thing’

An angular eagle behind the defense secretary departed from the Pentagon’s established branding. Critics saw echoes of the Third Reich.

Third Reich Vibes: Pete Hegseth's "Department of War" New Branding Draws Nazi Comparisons

Highly unqualified Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth's speech to Air Force cadets over the weekend is giving folks on social media plenty of Nazi vibes, thanks in large part to his department's new branding.

Did Pete Hegseth use the Nazi eagle at Dept. of War event? Here's the truth amid row over seal

Pete Hegseth’s speech at the Air Force Academy sparked social media claims that the Department of War seal resembled a Nazi eagle.

Pete Hegseth Faces Intense Scrutiny As US Air Force Academy Speech Backdrop Sparks Unintended ‘Nazi’ Comparisons

Social media critics quickly drew visual comparisons between the design and the Nazi-era Reichsadler seal, amplifying prior debates over imagery surrounding the administration.