Summary
During a Pentagon worship service, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recited a prayer called "CSAR 25:17," which closely resembles a famous speech from the 1994 film Pulp Fiction. The prayer is used in U.S. military search-and-rescue missions and drew attention online because its words are very similar to the movie's dialogue. This event happened amid political tensions, including efforts in the House of Representatives to impeach Hegseth.
Key Facts
- Pete Hegseth read a prayer called "CSAR 25:17" at a Pentagon worship event.
- The prayer is traditionally recited before combat search-and-rescue missions.
- The words closely match a monologue spoken by Samuel L. Jackson’s character in the movie Pulp Fiction.
- The prayer is said to be based on Ezekiel 25:17, a Bible verse from ancient times.
- The movie version changes some parts of the original Bible verse for dramatic effect.
- Social media users noticed the similarity and shared it widely online.
- The prayer’s use became controversial as Hegseth faces impeachment related to military issues.
- The Pentagon declined to comment on the situation when asked by Newsweek.
