Cult Expert Dr Steven Hassan
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Prayer, Power & War: Critics Warn Trump’s Iran Messaging Sounds Like a “Holy War”
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March 11, 2026
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1:00:38Now PlayingDr. Steven Hassan goes LIVE to break down the escalating Iran war, militant religious rhetoric from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, newly released Epstein-related FBI records mentioning Trump, and growing concerns about Christian nationalist language surrounding the conflict.
In this livestream, Dr. Steven Hassan, author of The Cult of Trump and creator of the BITE Model, examines how the Trump administration’s war messaging, religious rhetoric, and secrecy controversies are colliding in ways that echo classic cult dynamics and authoritarian influence strategies.
The United States launched major strikes against Iran, claiming they were planning an imminent nuclear strike. Since then, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has used increasingly militant language, calling Iran’s regime a “death cult” and declaring that under President Trump “we are finishing it.”
These statements came after a viral moment last month when Hegseth & other officials publicly prayed over Trump and administration officials, thanking God for the president and asking for divine protection over the government and U.S. troops. This blend of war messaging and religious rhetoric raises serious concerns about the role of Christian nationalism in government decision-making and war-mongering.
Meanwhile, new controversy erupted after the Department of Justice released previously withheld FBI interview summaries tied to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, including allegations involving Trump from an anonymous accuser. This latest release has intensified scrutiny over missing records, DOJ and Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files, and whether key documents are still being withheld from the public.
Together, we’ll explore critical questions, including:
- What the newly released Epstein-related FBI interview summaries actually reveal
- Why the handling of Epstein records continues to fuel discontentment among Trump's most loyal supporters
- How religious language and prayer rituals in political leadership can reinforce loyalty and authority while undermining American freedom of religion
- Why framing geopolitical conflict as a battle against a “death cult” echoes historic propaganda strategies
- How war messaging, nationalism, and faith rhetoric can combine to shape public perception and obedience
- What the current moment reveals about cult psychology and authoritarian leadership
📅 Time: Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM Eastern
🔴 Live: Join us for this live discussion — we will be taking viewer questions!
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