Pete Hegseth’s Patriarchy Playbook: Defense Secretary Suggests Women Voting Was Just a Cute Experiment

The Year Is 2025, and the Secretary of Defense Wants You to Know: Ladies, Put Down That Ballot.

In what can only be described as “The Handmaid’s Tale” but with more Fox News hair gel, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has decided his patriotic duty is not defending the Constitution — but defending the right of men to make all the decisions. Because apparently, women’s suffrage was just a century-long beta test that’s now ready for a rollback.

Yes, you read that right. The man currently in charge of the U.S. military just shared a video featuring pastors who argue women should not be allowed to vote. And not just any pastors — these fine gentlemen are from the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches (CREC), the archconservative network co-founded by none other than Doug Wilson, America’s leading theologian of Christian nationalism, patriarchy, and deeply disturbing dinner conversation topics. AP News

“All of Christ for All of Life” — Or, As They Mean It, “All of Patriarchy for All of Government”

The CREC’s catchy slogan sounds wholesome until you realize it’s code for “Jesus wants your wife barefoot, pregnant, and silent during election season.”

In their “household voting” dream world, each family gets one vote — and guess who casts it? That’s right: Daddy Dearest. Because nothing says “democracy” like turning it into a 1950s HOA meeting.

If you think I’m exaggerating, these pastors literally argue women voting has led to “societal chaos.” Yes, societal chaos. Not climate change, not mass shootings, not corruption, not the time Pete Hegseth licked his fingers on national TV while eating chicken wings during a pandemic — no, women voting.

The Scariest Part: This Isn’t Fringe. It’s in the White House.

Let’s not sugarcoat it: This is not some internet randos in camo cargo shorts yelling on Truth Social. This is the actual Secretary of Defense sharing this vision — and he’s in the President’s cabinet. The people with nuclear launch codes are openly flirting with revoking the right of half the country to participate in democracy.

This is exactly how Christian nationalism works: start with a “just asking questions” post about women voting, and before you know it, we’re debating whether witch trials should make a comeback.

Pete’s Future “Policy” Wish List (Probably)

If you think this ends with women’s suffrage, bless your heart. Here’s a sneak peek at Pete Hegseth’s imaginary second-term vision board:

• One Vote Per Family™ – The GOP’s new voter suppression app.
• Patriarchy Points Rewards Program – Redeem ballots for Bass Pro Shop gift cards.
• Department of Biblical Homeland Security – To make sure your wife’s Instagram captions don’t undermine national morale.
• Prayer Before Paycheck – Mandatory corporate devotionals, brought to you by Hobby Lobby.

The Punchline (That Isn’t Funny)

Pete Hegseth’s post got over 12,000 likes and 2,000 shares. That’s not just “fringe” — that’s mainstream right-wing engagement in 2025. And if you think this is a “just joking” moment, remember: The same folks said overturning Roe v. Wade was impossible… until it wasn’t.

Christian nationalism isn’t coming — it’s here. And now it’s in the Pentagon, holding your rights hostage.

Important Reads on This Topic

Want more context before the real scary stuff hits? Here are some must-read exposés laying the groundwork for theocratic takeover—all written in that perfect snark-meets-screaming style:

• “I Told You So: Trump’s Evangelical Crusade Just Proved the Theocracy Is Already Here” – How pastors are getting tax‑exempt campaign HQs and democracy's drowning in holy water.
• “God, Guns, and Gilead: Doug Wilson, Project 2025, and the Real‑Life Handmaid’s Tale Taking Shape in America” – The dystopian pipeline from Moscow, Idaho to Washington, D.C.
• “Project 2025: The Christian Nationalist Blueprint to Dismantle Democracy” – Heritage, MAGA, and a 920‑page playbook disguised as “conservative governance.”

Use them. Share them. Because once democracy is edited, the spoiler alert won’t save us.