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DHS hires Catholic theologian who defended Trump on birthright citizenship

Chad Pecknold is a theology professor at Catholic University who has drawn attention for supporting President Donald Trump on immigration enforcement and the Iran war.

11 September 2026Live

Sources

The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/immigration/2026/09/11/dhs-hires-catholic-theologian-who-opposes-bishops-pope-immigration/

Chad Pecknold is a theology professor at Catholic University who has drawn attention for supporting President Donald Trump on immigration enforcement and the Iran war.

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