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Hegseth’s Pastor Says 'We Want Him Crucified' About James Talarico

politicsMar 24, 2026

Brooks Potteiger, the pastor at Pete Hegseth's church, told a podcast "we want him crucified with Christ" about Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico. The podcast host also said he prays "that God kill" Talarico. Videos of the exchange spread online and prompted calls for extra security and donations to Talarico's campaign. The remarks matter because they are explicit religiously framed threats tied to a prominent conservative figure, raising concerns about candidate safety and political violence.

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Brooks Potteiger said, "we want him crucified with Christ," about James Talarico.
The podcast host said he prays that God kill James Talarico.
Video circulated online, prompting calls for extra security and donations for Talarico.

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