Trump defends Hegseth amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault, says he believes he can be confirmed
1 month 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 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. 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. !” Trump told NBC’s “Meet the Press” in an interview recorded Friday that he believes Hegseth will be confirmed and that he still has confidence in him. “I’m not going to make any decision regarding Pete Hegseth’s nomination based on anonymous sources,” said Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C. North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer said of the allegations against Hegseth, “I have no reason to doubt him any more than believe somebody else.” Still, Cramer indicated he could still change his mind.

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Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump
5 days, 4 hours ago

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump

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. Senate Majority Leader John Thune told Trump that the former Fox News host has …

CNN discovers tape that catches top Trump nominee spouting wild Jan. 6 claims
3 weeks, 3 days ago

CNN discovers tape that catches top Trump nominee spouting wild Jan. 6 claims

Raw Story  

CNN on Tuesday uncovered new audio of Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth spouting baseless conspiracy theories about the January 6th riot at the United States Capitol building. The audio came from an interview that Hegseth gave with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich in the wake of the deadly riot in which he alternately downplayed the severity of the attack …

Pete Hegseth will release sexual assault accuser from NDA, Lindsey Graham says
3 weeks, 5 days 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
3 weeks, 5 days 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 …

December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news
55 years ago

December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news

CNN  

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina blames “third parties,” not the president-elect, for pressure on senators to fall in line behind Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks. “I don’t believe that it’s coming directly out of Mar-a-Lago,” Tillis said of the pressure campaigns in an interview on “Fox News Sunday.” “If people want to play the outside game, then they run …

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hegseth has pledged to release accuser from confidentiality agreement
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hegseth has pledged to release accuser from confidentiality agreement

CNN  

CNN — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sunday that Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, promised to release the woman who accused him of sexual assault from a confidentiality agreement. Graham told NBC’s “Meet the Press” that Hegseth “told me he would release her from that agreement,” adding, “I’d want to know if anybody nominated for …

"Remember Kavanaugh?": Graham says Hegseth is victim of "anonymous allegations"
3 weeks, 6 days ago

"Remember Kavanaugh?": Graham says Hegseth is victim of "anonymous allegations"

Salon  

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth has faced a wide range of allegations since Donald Trump nominated him to serve as secretary of the Department of Defense in November. In spite of the diversity of the accusations against Hegseth — which range from problem drinking to sexual assault — Sen. Lindsey Graham sees little more than an orchestrated smear campaign. …

'Swarm of MAGA attacks' making Hegseth confirmation seem more likely: report
4 weeks, 2 days ago

'Swarm of MAGA attacks' making Hegseth confirmation seem more likely: report

Raw Story  

The Secretary of Defense nomination of Pete Hegseth, the ex-Fox News weekend co-host under a cloud of allegations ranging from sexual assault and sexual harassment to abuse of alcohol to financial mismanagement of two charities, appears to have turned around after several media appearances, and the support from key Republican Senators, especially Joni Ernst, who is being subjected to a …

Republicans Look Past Sexual Assault, Alcohol Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
1 month ago

Republicans Look Past Sexual Assault, Alcohol Allegations Against Pete Hegseth

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth’s bid to lead the Pentagon under Donald Trump’s second term in the White House appears to be back on track as Republican senators look past allegations leveled against him involving alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. “As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not …

'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'
1 month ago

'Saved himself': Insiders say Trump enamored with Hegseth's scandal 'defiance'

Raw Story  

Former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth may have saved his chances to have a Senate hearing to be the next secretary of defense by impressing Donald Trump with his determination to battle for the job. According to a report from Politico, Hegseth's decision to go on the offense when confronted with allegations of public drunkenness and an accusation of sexual …

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination
1 month 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 …

'He is souring': Trump was reportedly 'shaken' by latest allegations against his nominee
1 month ago

'He is souring': Trump was reportedly 'shaken' by latest allegations against his nominee

Raw Story  

Donald Trump was "shaken" by recent reports about his pick to lead the Pentagon, the Washington Post reported. Part of that might be because, as the report suggests, Trump was "shaken" by allegations of Hegseth's issues with drinking. "President-elect Donald Trump, a lifelong teetotaler whose brother struggled with alcoholism and died at 42, was shaken by reports about a history …

Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense
1 month ago

Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense

Raw Story  

After watching a "Meet the Press" clip of Donald Trump defending his pick to be secretary of defense, a former Republican member of the House didn't mince any words lashing out at the president-elect for lying to America on MSNBC early Saturday morning. Appearing on "The Weekend," ex-Rep. Joe Walsh sat and watched Trump say of embattled ex-Fox News personality …

Donald Trump stands by Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth despite drinking, sexual assault allegations: ‘He will be fantastic’
1 month ago

Donald Trump stands by Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth despite drinking, sexual assault allegations: ‘He will be fantastic’

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump on Friday expressed public support for Pete Hegseth, his beleaguered nominee to oversee the defence department, whose confirmation by the Senate is in doubt due to claims of excessive drinking, sexual assault, and his views on women in combat. US President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of defence Pete Hegseth speaks to reporters after meeting …

Trump: Embattled nominee 'doing well' — despite 'little bit of concern'
1 month ago

Trump: Embattled nominee 'doing well' — despite 'little bit of concern'

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump gave his embattled nominee for Pentagon chief a thumbs up in an NBC interview on Friday evening, despite a "little bit of concern." Trump sat down for an exclusive interview with "Meet the Press," clips of which aired Friday night on MSNBC's "The ReidOut." "I've had a lot of senators call me up and say, 'He's fantastic,'" …

"He does not have a drinking problem": Trump defends "smart guy" Hegseth on "Meet the Press"
1 month ago

"He does not have a drinking problem": Trump defends "smart guy" Hegseth on "Meet the Press"

Salon  

Donald Trump showed an unwavering faith in his pick to lead the Department of Defense during a sit-down with NBC's Kristen Welker on "Meet the Press." "He’s a young guy with a tremendous track record actually went to Princeton and went to Harvard," Trump shared. He’s a military guy.” Welker drilled down on the reports that Hegseth "struggled with drinking," …

MAGA rep waves off Hegseth assault allegations: 'We've all had discretions in our past'
1 month 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’s not giving up on ‘fantastic, high energy’ Pete Hegseth as he blasts ‘fake news’
1 month ago

Trump’s not giving up on ‘fantastic, high energy’ Pete Hegseth as he blasts ‘fake news’

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 Allegations of sexual assault, excessive drinking, and cheating have plagued …

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

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

Live updates: Trump transition news, Musk and Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans
55 years ago

Live updates: Trump transition news, Musk and Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans

CNN  

GOP Sen. Joni Ernst said Thursday “we will continue with the vetting process” when it comes to considering President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, and would not yet commit to supporting his nomination. Pressed by Fox host Bill Hemmer that it “doesn’t sound in your answer that you got to a yes” in responding to a previous …

Pete Hegseth defends himself on Megyn Kelly Show amid allegations, ‘I never…’
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth defends himself on Megyn Kelly Show amid allegations, ‘I never…’

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth defended himself against allegations of past sexual assault and heavy drinking during an appearance on the Megyn Kelly Show Wednesday. The former Fox News star swore he “never had a drinking problem” following an NBC News report that cited numerous sources claiming he repeatedly arrived drunk on the set of Fox & Friends Weekend. Pete Hegseth defended himself …

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

Hegseth is still standing, but hasn’t yet saved his Pentagon bid
1 month ago

Hegseth is still standing, but hasn’t yet saved his Pentagon bid

CNN  

CNN — Pete Hegseth’s bid to lead the Pentagon is stuck in limbo, as he fiercely battles allegations of drinking and sexual misconduct and can’t be sure if President-elect Donald Trump really has his back. They’re coming after you, get after it.’” He added that Trump said, “‘You go meet those senators and I’ve got your back.’” Hegseth concluded: “It …

Ernst holds the pivotal vote in Hegseth’s hill fight
1 month ago

Ernst holds the pivotal vote in Hegseth’s hill fight

Politico  

Seen as an influential swing vote in Hegseth’s embattled confirmation, the decision on whether to support Hegseth pits Ernst’s personal convictions and long-standing advocacy for survivors of military sexual assault against the political pressures of party loyalty — and loyalty to Donald Trump — as a reelection campaign looms. “The vetting will continue, I am certain, through the next month …

Hegseth says he won’t withdraw as he struggles as Trump’s Defense pick
1 month ago

Hegseth says he won’t withdraw as he struggles as Trump’s Defense pick

Politico  

“I think you are right,” she responded. Hegseth on Thursday instead met with some of the remaining Republicans on the Senate Armed Services committee, who are mostly Trump allies and appeared supportive of his Cabinet picks: Sens. “I really do see a path forward for him to be successful in being accepted by the Senate for this position, but he’s …

Pete Hegseth’s Bid To Lead Pentagon Is On Thin Ice
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth’s Bid To Lead Pentagon Is On Thin Ice

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Recent statements from Republicans suggest President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to head the Defense Department could have trouble getting confirmed by the Senate as more information emerges about allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Trump said he would tap Army veteran and former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon in one of …

Hegseth: Trump told me ‘I’m behind you all the way’ but reports suggest otherwise
1 month ago

Hegseth: Trump told me ‘I’m behind you all the way’ but reports suggest otherwise

Raw Story  

Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, was back on Capitol Hill Wednesday to try to convince senators to support his confirmation, vowing to not withdraw despite numerous media reports alleging sexual misconduct, alcohol abuse, financial mismanagement, a possible Christian nationalism affinity — and a possible replacement. Hegseth, walking through the halls …

His mother on TV, a slew of allegations and demands to ‘keep fighting’: What on earth does Pete Hegseth do now?
1 month 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 fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis
1 month ago

Hegseth fights to save Pentagon nomination as sources say Trump considers DeSantis

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — A defiant Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump’s defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements in the face of growing questions about the former Fox News host’s personal conduct and ability to win Senate confirmation. He said he told Hegseth “it’s really important that we have a clear eyed secretary of …

Hegseth to sit for Fox News interview as he tries to rescue Pentagon nomination: report
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1 month, 1 week 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, …

"They're gonna make it up": Hegseth claims Dems are running Kavanaugh playbook on his nomination
1 month, 1 week ago

"They're gonna make it up": Hegseth claims Dems are running Kavanaugh playbook on his nomination

Salon  

Pete Hegseth sees parallels between his embattled nomination for secretary of defense and that of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Speaking to Megyn Kelly on Wednesday, Hegseth said that the opposition to his Cabinet nomination was pulled straight from the "playbook" that Democrats ran against Kavanaugh, who was accused of sexual assault by professor Christine Blasey Ford during his ultimately …

Hegseth campaigns for Pentagon job as his nomination hangs in the balance
1 month, 1 week ago

Hegseth campaigns for Pentagon job as his nomination hangs in the balance

Politico  

“He is looking forward to the FBI investigation and he wants it to start now,” attorney Timothy Parlatore said in an interview with POLITICO. “‘Were you ever falsely accused of something that the police investigated and cleared you of?’ That’s not a question that comes up on any background check.” He also pushed back on other allegations, including that employees …

Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump considers DeSantis for the Pentagon with Hegseth under pressure over allegations

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Defense secretary, meets with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington on Monday. Pete Hegseth fought to save his nomination to be Donald Trump’s Defense secretary Wednesday as the president-elect considered possible replacements amid growing questions about the former Fox News host’s personal conduct …

Trump may drop Pete Hegseth as Defence pick amid deepening scrutiny: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump may drop Pete Hegseth as Defence pick amid deepening scrutiny: Report

India Today  

US President-elect Donald Trump is considering dropping his nominee to lead the Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, and nominating Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in his place, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions. Hegseth's nomination has run into trouble on Capitol Hill over allegations about his personal and professional life and Trump allies increasingly think Hegseth …

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'
Trending News
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Hegseth future in doubt as even Trump allies raise questions
1 month, 1 week ago

Hegseth future in doubt as even Trump allies raise questions

CNN  

CNN — Donald Trump’s choice of Pete Hegseth to run the Defense Department is in jeopardy amid questions from some key GOP senators over whether he’s fit for the job. “He has not been forthright with the Transition team staff and the president-elect and vice president-elect,” a senior Trump transition source told CNN, noting that as of Tuesday evening, Hegseth’s …

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount
1 month, 1 week ago

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount

CNN  

New York CNN — What’s a media outlet supposed to do when its longtime host is picked to run the Pentagon, and then a series of eyebrow-raising news stories trigger doubts about his appointment? Last Friday, The New York Times reported that Hegseth’s own mother “accused her son of mistreating women for years.” In 2018, while Hegseth was divorcing his …

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount
1 month, 1 week ago

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount

CNN  

New York CNN — What’s a media outlet supposed to do when its longtime host is picked to run the Pentagon, and then a series of eyebrow-raising news stories trigger doubts about his appointment? Last Friday, The New York Times reported that Hegseth’s own mother “accused her son of mistreating women for years.” In 2018, while Hegseth was divorcing his …

Hegseth Faces Allegations Of Boozing, Partying And Mismanagement At Veterans Groups
1 month, 1 week ago

Hegseth Faces Allegations Of Boozing, Partying And Mismanagement At Veterans Groups

Huff Post  

Pete Hegseth, Trump's choice for secretary of defense, has been meeting with lawmakers who will vote on his confirmation. Pete Hegseth, the former Fox News host who’s President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to oversee the Pentagon, was forced out of top roles at two veterans groups, according to a new bombshell report from The New Yorker. Another complaint regarding Hegseth’s CVA …

Trump’s transition team was ‘blindsided’ by new details of Pete Hegseth’s sexual-assault allegations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s transition team was ‘blindsided’ by new details of Pete Hegseth’s sexual-assault allegations

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 was taken by surprise when details …

Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Police report reveals assault allegations against Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary

Associated Press  

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — A woman told police that she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth after he took her phone, blocked the door to a California hotel room and refused to let her leave, according to a detailed investigative report made public late Wednesday. Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be …

Police report details sexual assault allegations against Trump nominee Pete Hegseth
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Police report details sexual assault allegations against Trump nominee Pete Hegseth

Salon  

A police report on Pete Hegseth’s alleged sexual assault of a woman in 2017 was released on Wednesday, providing details into allegations that could derail the former Fox News host’s Senate confirmation. Hegseth’s alleged victim said she had a drink at a sports bar attached to the hotel before “things got fuzzy,” telling a nurse who administered her sexual assault …

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ searching for possible Pete Hegseth replacement as he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ searching for possible Pete Hegseth replacement as he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past

Hindustan Times  

Donald Trump's transition team, who is apparently very “upset” with Pete Hegseth, is looking for other candidates to manage the Pentagon, claimed a new report. Last week, Trump nominated Hegseth as his defense secretary, but according to Vanity Fair, members of the president-elect's closest advisors are already “quietly preparing a list of alternative” candidates. A source informed Gabriel Sherman, the …

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ looking at alternatives to Pete Hegseth after he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Defense pick Peter Hegseth paid accuser to protect his career, his lawyer confirms
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Defense pick Peter Hegseth paid accuser to protect his career, his lawyer confirms

NPR  

Defense pick Peter Hegseth paid accuser to protect his career, his lawyer confirms toggle caption Brett Carlsen/Getty Images An attorney for Pete Hegseth, the longtime Fox News host and President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, confirmed to NPR that Hegseth had paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault in order to prevent her from filing a lawsuit …

'Successful extortion': Trump’s defense pick paid accuser but denies sexual assault
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Successful extortion': Trump’s defense pick paid accuser but denies sexual assault

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California, according to a statement released by the city. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit, according …

'Visibly intoxicated': Trump's defense head pick reportedly paid off sex assault accuser
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'Visibly intoxicated': Trump's defense head pick reportedly paid off sex assault accuser

Raw Story  

Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, paid off a sexual assault accuser, according to the Washington Post's exclusive reporting Saturday. "Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault as part of a nondisclosure agreement, though he maintained that their encounter was consensual, according to …

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