On a recent episode of “Fox & Friends,” host Pete Hegseth surprised viewers by reciting a prayer from the Hallow app for Lent. While some found it heartwarming, others criticized the gesture as insincere and politically motivated.

Hegseth, with a smile on his face, announced the transition into the prayer segment, saying, “We have more ‘Fox and Friends’ coming up, but you know what, this is a transition for transitions if you’ve ever had one.” His co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy joined in, exclaiming, “So ‘Fox and Friends’ to pray on live TV.”

“This is very ‘Fox and Friends,’” Hegseth agreed, urging viewers to prepare their hearts. As he began reading the prayer from the Hallow app, co-hosts Campos-Duffy and Will Cain respectfully bowed their heads.

The prayer, recited on the 5th Sunday of Lent, expressed a desire to understand the mystery of Jesus’ sacrifice and surrender during this holy period. Hegseth thanked Jesus for his selfless love shown on the cross and concluded the prayer with an “Amen.”

While the intention behind the prayer segment was to promote faith and reflection, it sparked mixed reactions from viewers. Some, skeptical of Fox News hosts’ sincerity, accused them of using prayer as a political stunt. Others questioned their credibility, highlighting past instances where they believed the hosts lacked honesty and truthfulness.

This controversy is not unique to Hegseth or to this particular show. Other Fox News hosts, such as Kayleigh McEnany, have discussed their faith on live TV before. However, these expressions of faith can be divisive and draw criticism from those who perceive them as hypocritical or insincere.

What are your thoughts on this? Do you believe these prayers on live TV serve a genuine purpose or are they simply political maneuvers? Share your opinion with your loved ones and friends on Facebook.