'Thanks, mom!' Hegseth mom busted on MSNBC for interview making things worse for her son
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Thanks, mom!' Hegseth mom busted on MSNBC for interview making things worse for her son

Raw Story  

An attempt by embattled former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to use his mother as a character witness as he struggles to become Donald Trump's next secretary of defense may have backfired. That is the opinion of MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski who stated on MSNBC's "Morning Joe," that Penelope Hegseth's answers during a Fox News interview only affirmed that her son has a sordid history with women as she insisted he has changed. According to the MSNBC host, Hegseth's mom gave credence to multiple reports of his drunken escapades that have cast a cloud over his nomination to oversee the Pentagon. As she explained, "His mother saying he's changed doesn't deny the very serious allegations against him."

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Pete Hegseth will release sexual assault accuser from NDA, Lindsey Graham says
1 week, 1 day ago

Pete Hegseth will release sexual assault accuser from NDA, Lindsey Graham says

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled nominee to lead the Department …

Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA
1 week, 1 day ago

Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham said he expects former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary unless someone comes forward to confirm anonymous allegations about alleged drinking problems and sexual assault. "I'm in a good place with Pete, unless something I don't know about comes out," Graham told NBC's Kristen Welker on Sunday. "There's one …

Pete Hegseth's GOP critics "got the message": Trump allies say they're confident he'll get confirmed
1 week, 6 days ago

Pete Hegseth's GOP critics "got the message": Trump allies say they're confident he'll get confirmed

Salon  

Pete Hegseth’s mother has a name: Penelope. In a statement this week, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, a survivor of sexual assault who was seen as a possible “no” vote on Hegseth’s confirmation, signaled that she’s willing to support a nominee accused of abuse, dismissing the accusation as poorly sourced after meeting with him in private. “As I support Pete through …

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination
2 weeks ago

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination

Live Mint  

-- Republican Senator Joni Ernst, a key player in the struggle over Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as defense secretary, offered a boost on Monday to President-elect Donald Trump’s embattled nominee. “He does respect that I’m taking the time.” Trump’s team was said to be examining alternative candidates for the position last week as Hegseth came under criticism. Hegseth “is a very …

Trump defends Hegseth amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault, says he believes he can be confirmed
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump defends Hegseth amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault, says he believes he can be confirmed

Firstpost  

Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News Host, Army National Guard major and combat veteran, spent much of the week on Capitol Hill trying to salvage his Cabinet nomination and privately reassure Republican senators that he is fit to lead Trump’s Pentagon President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead …

MAGA rep waves off Hegseth assault allegations: 'We've all had discretions in our past'
2 weeks, 3 days ago

MAGA rep waves off Hegseth assault allegations: 'We've all had discretions in our past'

Raw Story  

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth faces a rocky path to being confirmed as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense, amid a sexual assault allegation and accusations from former colleagues that he has a drinking problem. "I think Pete Hegseth was an exceptional pick," said Roy, who previously caused controversy over his racist remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris. "But good …

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Trump offers a public show of support for Hegseth and says he believes he can be confirmed

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat. !” Trump told NBC’s “Meet the Press” in an interview …

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon

LA Times  

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday offered a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Defense Department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt as he faces questions over allegations of excessive drinking, sexual assault and his views on women in combat. !” The battle over Hegseth is emerging not only as a debate …

'Daily Show' Roasts The 1 Person Going To Battle For Trump's Defense Department Pick
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'Daily Show' Roasts The 1 Person Going To Battle For Trump's Defense Department Pick

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING “Daily Show” correspondent Ronny Chieng on Wednesday mocked Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Donald Trump’s embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, after she went to bat for the former Fox News host on his old network. I thought you were against women in combat roles,” Chieng joked in a reference to the Defense Department pick’s controversial remarks …

'No rumors': Republican changes tune on Hegseth day after calling allegations 'disturbing'
2 weeks, 4 days ago

'No rumors': Republican changes tune on Hegseth day after calling allegations 'disturbing'

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham appeared to sing a different tune when asked his thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump’s troubled pick to lead the Department of Defense on Wednesday. Graham came to Pete Hegseth’s defense a day after calling allegations against the nominee “disturbing,” but stopped short of predicting he would breeze by the Senate confirmation process as questions surrounding his past …

NY Times’ Maggie Haberman: Trump is privately complaining about his own Cabinet pick
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2 weeks, 4 days ago

NY Times’ Maggie Haberman: Trump is privately complaining about his own Cabinet pick

Raw Story  

The end could be near for Donald Trump’s controversial selection of Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense, according to a top New York Times reporter. In an interview on Wednesday, Times reporter Maggie Haberman said the likelihood of Hegseth remaining as Trump’s choice for Pentagon head is a mixed bag at this point. “Trump has been complaining privately …

Veteran jabs Hegseth after mom's interview: 'Wouldn't be surprised if she got nominated'
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Veteran jabs Hegseth after mom's interview: 'Wouldn't be surprised if she got nominated'

Raw Story  

An Iraq War veteran on Wednesday chided Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to run the Department of Defense, over his decision to have his mom defend him on Fox News. MSNBC host Nicolle Wallace opened her Wednesday show by expressing empathy for the horrors that Hegesth's family has faced as accusations against him continue to emerge. "He's openly admitted …

Pete Hegseth dragged for enlisting mom to help save his Defense nomination
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pete Hegseth dragged for enlisting mom to help save his Defense nomination

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Penelope Hegseth’s attempt to dispel concerns about her son, defense …

'But my mom says I'm cool': Pete Hegseth roasted after getting mother to lobby senators
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'But my mom says I'm cool': Pete Hegseth roasted after getting mother to lobby senators

Raw Story  

Embattled Trump Defense Department nominee Pete Hegseth has enlisted a new ally to help win over skeptical Republican senators: His own mother. As reported by The Hill's Mychael Schnell, Hegseth told Republican Study Committee members on Wednesday that "his mom has been making calls to senators on his behalf." "Nothing says 'lead the Pentagon' like mommy making phone calls for …

'Even his mom doesn't like him': Dem hurls blistering Pete Hegseth attack on House floor
2 weeks, 5 days ago

'Even his mom doesn't like him': Dem hurls blistering Pete Hegseth attack on House floor

Raw Story  

Rep. Jim McGovern criticized President-elect Donald Trump for nominating billionaires and people with problematic records to serve in his incoming administration. "I mean, it looks like the requirements to be in the Trump White House are that you either abuse women, or you're an out-of-touch billionaire," the Democratic lawmaker said. McGovern then addressed former Fox News host Pete Hegseth's nomination …

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide

Raw Story  

The co-hosts of "The View" continued their onslaught against Fox host Pete Hegseth, whom Donald Trump has named to lead the Department of Defense. One former Trump aide explained any defense person must be "above reproach" to be successfully confirmed. Former Trump communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin pointed out that she was subjected to extensive background checks when she worked …

Pete Hegseth's mom & JD Vance go all guns blazing at media amid report he could be dropped, issue plea to Trump
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pete Hegseth's mom & JD Vance go all guns blazing at media amid report he could be dropped, issue plea to Trump

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth's mother has spoken out amidst reports that President-elect Donald Trump is contemplating replacing her son with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for defence secretary due to allegations of misconduct. Pete Hegseth resigned from his position at Fox News after Donald Trump nominated him for the defence secretary post. But more than that I believe he's the man for such …

Pete Hegseth’s mom urges ‘female senators’ to ignore media reports, confirm him as SecDef
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Pete Hegseth’s mom urges ‘female senators’ to ignore media reports, confirm him as SecDef

Raw Story  

Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Donald Trump's current and embattled nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, appeared on the cable network where her son Pete works, to urge the U.S. Senate, and especially "female Senators," to disregard media reports—which include allegations of sexual misconduct, excessive alcohol abuse, financial mismanagement of two veterans' organizations, and tattoos suggesting a link to Christian …

Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth’s faces scrutiny amid allegations; DeSantis discussed as replacement
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth’s faces scrutiny amid allegations; DeSantis discussed as replacement

Live Mint  

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, is fighting to retain his Cabinet position as questions about his personal conduct intensify. Amid growing concerns about his path to Senate confirmation, Trump’s transition team is reportedly considering alternatives, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Growing concerns over Hegseth’s confirmation Hegseth’s nomination is facing mounting pressure as senators scrutinize a series …

His mother on TV, a slew of allegations and demands to ‘keep fighting’: What on earth does Pete Hegseth do now?
2 weeks, 5 days ago

His mother on TV, a slew of allegations and demands to ‘keep fighting’: What on earth does Pete Hegseth do now?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Pete Hegseth’s nomination for defense secretary is looking increasingly tenuous …

Hegseth mom's Fox News walk-back of attack on her son dismantled by MSNBC host
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hegseth mom's Fox News walk-back of attack on her son dismantled by MSNBC host

Raw Story  

As part of a campaign to salvage the nomination of Pete Hegseth to be Donald Trump's secretary of defense, the mother of the embattled former Fox News personality made an appearance Fox on Wednesday morning in an attempt to explain away an email she wrote where she called her son a serial abuser of women. Over the weekend, the New …

Hegseth to sit for Fox News interview as he tries to rescue Pentagon nomination: report
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Hegseth to sit for Fox News interview as he tries to rescue Pentagon nomination: report

Raw Story  

Scandal-plagued Fox News personality Pete Hegseth is set to sit for an interview with his own network Wednesday as he tries to rescue his embattled nomination to serve as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense, CNN's Kaitlan Collins reported on Tuesday evening. "In a sign of how seriously the Trump transition team is viewing Republican senators' concerns about Pete Hegseth, …

Trump weighing DeSantis as Hegseth replacement: report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Trump weighing DeSantis as Hegseth replacement: report

Salon  

Pete Hegseth might be the second of Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations to be derailed by controversy. Hegseth's nomination has resurfaced stories about the former Fox News host's tumultuous divorce and an alleged sexual assault. With worry building in Trump's camp that Hegseth might not make it through the nomination process, he's reportedly considering his former rival, Florida Gov. Hegseth's mother …

Pete Hegseth's mom goes on Fox News to walk back claim that he's an "abuser of women"
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pete Hegseth's mom goes on Fox News to walk back claim that he's an "abuser of women"

Salon  

The mother of Pete Hegseth, the embattled former Fox News personality chosen by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, defended her son on a "Fox & Friends" appearance Wednesday morning after the New York Times leaked a 2018 email in which she called her own son an "abuser of women." Later in the interview, Mrs. Hegseth seemed to …

Pete Hegseth disavowed 'God and family values' after cheating on first wife: report
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Pete Hegseth disavowed 'God and family values' after cheating on first wife: report

Raw Story  

A new report detailed how Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, ruined his marriage after repeatedly cheating on his first wife. Sources revealed to Vanity Fair's Gabriel Sherman that Hegseth admitted to then-wife Meredith Schwarz that he had been unfaithful in November 2008, four years after being wed. "According to a source, he showed up at …

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'
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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'

Raw Story  

Sen. Lindsey Graham warned that it would be "difficult" to confirm former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth as President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary. Graham told CBS News correspondent Scott MacFarlane that recent allegations about Hegseth's treatment of women and alcohol abuse would complicate his confirmation hearings. In an email released by The New York Times, Hegseth's mother called him …

'You've got a problem': Even Newsmax's Greg Kelly is now telling Pete Hegseth to withdraw
2 weeks, 6 days ago

'You've got a problem': Even Newsmax's Greg Kelly is now telling Pete Hegseth to withdraw

Raw Story  

Newsmax host Greg Kelly called on former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to withdraw from consideration after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to be secretary of defense. In a rant on Monday, Kelly insisted that Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary was "not going to happen." "It just can't, not after what we're learning about," Kelly said, citing an accusation from …

'Credibly accused of raping a woman': Guest sounds alarm on Pete Hegseth live on Fox News
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

'Credibly accused of raping a woman': Guest sounds alarm on Pete Hegseth live on Fox News

Raw Story  

Fox News guest Lucy Caldwell, a Democratic strategist, argued that sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth should be taken seriously after President-elect Donald Trump nominated him to be defense secretary. On Sunday's Media Buzz program, host Howard Kurtz said that Hegseth and other nominees had faced "credible" threats of violence. "Some of Trump's cabinet appointees have been credibly accused of …

Pete Hegseth's Mom Called Him An 'Abuser Of Women' In Email: Report
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pete Hegseth's Mom Called Him An 'Abuser Of Women' In Email: Report

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Penelope Hegseth, mother of former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, wrote a heated email calling him an “abuser of women” in the midst of his 2018 divorce proceedings, according to The New York Times — a revelation that comes as Hegseth gears up for confirmation hearings to become President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of defense. The Times said …

Donald Trump’s defence nominee Pete Hegseth accused by mother of mistreating women
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Donald Trump’s defence nominee Pete Hegseth accused by mother of mistreating women

Live Mint  

Questions about Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense, have intensified following a report by The New York Times detailing allegations from his own mother regarding his treatment of women. You are that man and as your mother, it pains me and embarrasses me to say that, but it is the sad, sad truth.” However, Mrs. Hegseth …

Pete Hegseth’s mother calls out his ‘lack of character’, ‘abusive behaviour’ against women in bombshell email
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Pete Hegseth’s mother calls out his ‘lack of character’, ‘abusive behaviour’ against women in bombshell email

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's Secretary Defence Pick, has suffered another setback with the revelation of a bombshell email, in which his mother launched a blistering attack on his character. According to a startling email obtained by New York Times, Penelope Hegseth, 70, claimed that his son, a Fox News commentator and former National Guard officer, had been mistreating women …

'This has gotta be it': NYT drops 'alarming story' about comments by Trump pick's mom
3 weeks, 2 days ago

'This has gotta be it': NYT drops 'alarming story' about comments by Trump pick's mom

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's nomination of Fox and Friends co-host Pete Hegseth to lead the Department of Defense surprised MAGA allies and experts alike, and a New York Times report suggests new details coming from Hegseth's mom. In an article entitled, "Pete Hegseth’s Mother Accused Her Son of Mistreating Women for Years," the outlet Friday reported, "Penelope Hegseth made the accusation in …

Donald Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's mother accuses him of mistreating women for years: Report
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Donald Trump's Defence Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's mother accuses him of mistreating women for years: Report

India Today  

The mother of Pete Hegseth, US President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defence Secretary, fiercely rebuked her son in a 2018 email over his treatment of women, urging him to reflect on his actions. She alleged that Hegseth had been “routinely mistreating women for years” and displaying a “lack of character,” The New York Times reported. Earlier this month, in a …

MSNBC host names three good things about Pete Hegseth before going on blistering attack: ‘Here's the thing’
3 weeks, 6 days ago

MSNBC host names three good things about Pete Hegseth before going on blistering attack: ‘Here's the thing’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy MSNBC host Jen Psaki took the opportunity this week to …

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ looking at alternatives to Pete Hegseth after he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past
1 month ago

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ looking at alternatives to Pete Hegseth after he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Donald Trump’s transition team is said to be “upset” with …

'People are upset': Trump's team prepping alternative defense secretary candidates
1 month ago

'People are upset': Trump's team prepping alternative defense secretary candidates

Raw Story  

Although Donald Trump is confident in his defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, two sources tell Vanity Fair special correspondent Gabriel Sherman that some of the president-elect's allies are worried the Fox News host won't "survive" the allegations against him. Per the report, one source told Sherman "that transition members are frustrated that Hegseth failed to disclose he had paid a …

Trump DOD secretary pick Hegseth paid off sexual assault accuser: report
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump DOD secretary pick Hegseth paid off sexual assault accuser: report

Salon  

Former Fox News host and nominee to Donald Trump's Cabinet Pete Hegseth paid off a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, per a report from the Washington Post. The sexual assault accusation from 2017 quickly resurfaced, with Trump transition team members admitting that it caught them by surprise. A statement from Hegseth's attorney received by the Post …

Trump team concerned there will be 'many more' allegations lodged against Pentagon pick
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump team concerned there will be 'many more' allegations lodged against Pentagon pick

Raw Story  

According to a Washington Post reporter, there are concerns among Donald Trump's transition team that they may be blindsided by more allegations levied against the former president's choice to be secretary of defense. The day after Trump selected Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to oversee the Pentagon and the U.S. military command, it was revealed that Hegseth was investigated for …

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth named in sexual assault probe; Was the Army veteran ‘vetted’ before?
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1 month, 1 week ago

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth named in sexual assault probe; Was the Army veteran ‘vetted’ before?

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, who is all set to takeover as the secretary of defence under Donald Trump's upcoming presidency, was involved in a 2017 sexual assault investigation by California's Monterey police. Pete Hegseth's lawyer Timothy Parlatore said the Monterey police department has already investigated the allegation and did not not discover any supporting evidence. Trump team holds meeting over Pete Hegseth …

Hegseth vetting questioned amid sexual misconduct allegation
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1 month, 1 week ago

Hegseth vetting questioned amid sexual misconduct allegation

Raw Story  

A top Trump official and Trump's attorneys reportedly met Thursday with the President-elect's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, Fox News weekend host Pete Hegseth, to discuss a 2017 police report indicating his involvement in a sexual assault allegation investigation. "In a statement, a spokesperson for the city government of Monterey, California, said its police department had investigated 'an alleged …

Fox News host 'flabbergasted' Trump picked his coworker for cabinet post
1 month, 1 week ago

Fox News host 'flabbergasted' Trump picked his coworker for cabinet post

Raw Story  

Former President Donald Trump's decision to tap Fox News personality Pete Hegseth to be his defense secretary sent shockwaves through the political world this week and is even drawing a shocked reaction from at least one of his coworkers. CNN's Brian Stelter reports that an unidentified Fox News host was "flabbergasted" by Trump's decision to pick his colleague, who in …

Trump’s choice for Defense secretary stuns the Pentagon, raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s choice for Defense secretary stuns the Pentagon, raises questions about the Fox News host’s experience

LA Times  

Donald Trump speaks to “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host Pete Hegseth at a Wounded Warrior Project event at the White House in 2017. The news was met with bewilderment and worry among many in Washington as Trump passed on a number of established national security heavy-hitters and chose an Army National Guard officer well known in conservative circles as a …

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