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GOP senator rages at Pete Hegseth for excluding Mormons from list of Christian sects: "Undo it."
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· June 8, 2026
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Key takeaway Senator Mike Lee, who represents Utah, is upset about a revised list of military members' faiths.
A local senator has expressed outrage on social media. Senator Mike Lee, who represents Utah, is upset about a revised list of military members' faiths. The list, issued by the Department of Defense, categorizes the Latter-day Saints as a separate religious sect from Christians.
The senator's reaction was prompted by a memo from the Department of Defense. The memo, dated May 20, made changes to the list of faiths. Senator Lee has taken issue with the categorization of the Latter-day Saints.
Further details about the incident and the senator's response are available from local news sources, including LGBTQ Nation.
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Category: international Published: June 8, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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