CNN is at it again, folks, clutching their pearls over the latest “scandal” conjured from thin air. This time, they’re in a tizzy because Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dared—yes, dared—to host a Christian prayer service at the Pentagon. According to CNN’s breathless reporting, the act of a Christian cabinet member inviting people to voluntary prayer is somehow an “incredibly problematic” violation of the First Amendment. You can’t make this stuff up, America.
Let’s be clear: Pete Hegseth did nothing wrong. In fact, he did something profoundly right. He stood unapologetically for faith, tradition, and the foundational Judeo-Christian values that built this nation. Here’s what Hegseth said during the prayer service, the very words that triggered CNN into a full-blown meltdown: “This is precisely where I need to be, exactly where we need to be as a nation at this moment, in prayer, on bended knee, recognizing the providence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.”
CNN’s shocked reaction to such a simple act of faith tells you just how far the liberal media has drifted from the America most of us know and love. The network scrambled to find “military law experts”—read: activists—to claim this prayer service violated the Establishment Clause. But CNN conveniently overlooked one pesky little detail: no government funds were used. The service was voluntary. Nobody was compelled to attend. So what’s really “problematic” here?
Enter Michael Cassidy, a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and steadfast patriot, who delivered a devastating reality check to CNN. Cassidy took to social media to remind everyone—especially CNN’s historically ignorant talking heads—that military-issued Bibles were once handed out to our troops, complete with a dedication from none other than Franklin Delano Roosevelt himself.
That’s right, folks. FDR, the Democratic icon himself, personally commended the reading of the Bible to American servicemen in World War II. His dedication reads: “As Commander-in-Chief I take pleasure in commending the reading of the Bible to all those who serve in the armed forces of the United States. Throughout the centuries men of many faiths and diverse origins have found in the Sacred Book words of wisdom, counsel and inspiration. It is a fountain of strength and now, as always, an aid to attaining the highest aspirations of the human soul.”
Cassidy’s message is a powerful reminder that America’s relationship with faith, prayer, and the Bible is nothing new. Our military history is steeped in religious tradition—the very kind of tradition CNN and the secular Left want to erase. Cassidy, who has previously made headlines for standing against radical secularism by removing a Satanic Temple display in Iowa, knows firsthand what it means to defend our culture and values.
CNN’s hysterics reveal a deeper truth: the Left isn’t just uncomfortable with Christianity—they’re openly hostile to it. They’re not upset because Pete Hegseth broke any laws; they’re furious because he reminded them that America is still proudly a nation under God. The Left wants the Pentagon and every other institution stripped of faith, tradition, and moral clarity. They’d rather see our military leaders paralyzed by woke ideology than strengthened by spiritual conviction.
President Trump has consistently stood by America’s religious heritage, understanding that our strength as a nation comes from our values and beliefs. Under his leadership, we’ve seen a revival of unapologetic patriotism and faith in the public square. Pete Hegseth’s prayer service is just another example of the MAGA movement’s commitment to restoring America’s soul.
Make no mistake: the fight over prayer at the Pentagon isn’t an isolated skirmish; it’s part of a broader cultural war. The Left wants an America gutted of its traditions, a country sanitized of religion and morality. Conservatives must stand firm against this assault, boldly supporting leaders like Hegseth who refuse to bow to secular extremism.
CNN can throw all the fits they want, but Americans aren’t buying their manufactured outrage. Most of us know that voluntary prayer isn’t a threat to our freedom—it’s a testament to it. Hats off to Secretary Hegseth for reminding us of that timeless truth, and to patriots like Michael Cassidy who continue to call out the media’s absurdity. America is and will remain one nation under God, whether CNN likes it or not.
