Pete Hegseth, a Pentagon official, has sparked a bipartisan backlash after his decision to classify the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) separately from other Christian denominations in a new religion classification system. Republican lawmakers, including Sen. John Curtis and Rep. Celeste Maloy, have publicly criticized the move, asserting that members of the LDS Church are indeed Christians. Curtis labeled the classification as 'unacceptable' and is seeking to reverse it. Maloy emphasized that the church's name reflects its Christian foundation, referencing former President Trump's acknowledgment of Latter-day Saints as Christians. The new classification, which reduces over 200 categories to 31, has been framed as a means to streamline religious support for military personnel. However, the decision has drawn ire from both sides of the political spectrum, with Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego also calling for a correction. In contrast, far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos took the opportunity to denounce the LDS Church, labeling it a cult rather than a legitimate religion. The situation illustrates a rare moment of unity among lawmakers across party lines regarding religious recognition in the military context.