Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount
3 months, 3 weeks 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 second wife after having an affair with a Fox News executive producer, his mother Penelope told him in an email that “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego. Mayer noted that Hegseth’s lawyer “had two days to respond to the allegations in this story” and “did not deny a single one of them.” Instead, a Hegseth adviser said, “we’re not going to comment on outlandish claims laundered through the New Yorker by a petty and jealous disgruntled former associate of Mr. Hegseth’s.” Some of Hegseth’s allies mounted a defense through pro-Trump media outlets like Breitbart. “A lot of people are pumped up” about Hegseth’s appointment, “Fox & Friends” co-host Brian Kilmeade said last Tuesday. When a guest on Fox said Sunday that Hegseth “has been credibly accused of raping a woman,” an anchor interjected Hegseth’s denial, then moved on.

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Judge dismisses Fox News from sexual assault lawsuit against former star
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Judge dismisses Fox News from sexual assault lawsuit against former star

NPR  

Judge dismisses Fox News from sexual assault lawsuit against former star toggle caption Yuki Iwamura/AP/FR171758 AP A federal judge has dismissed Fox News Media from a lawsuit filed by former Fox Business producer Jennifer Eckhart against the network and its former star, anchor and correspondent Ed Henry. Fox fired Henry in July 2020 after an outside investigation into "willful sexual …

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary
2 months ago

US Senate confirms former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as defence secretary

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military. The 44-year-old is a former Army National Guard officer who until recently worked as a co-host for Fox News -- one of Trump's …

Pete Hegseth tells senator he paid $50K to sexual abuse accuser: report
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth tells senator he paid $50K to sexual abuse accuser: report

Raw Story  

Former Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, reportedly admitted paying a woman $50,000 after she accused him of sexual assault. In answers provided to U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, Hegseth revealed how much he paid the woman who accused him of rape at a GOP event in 2017, The Associated Press reported on …

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
2 months ago

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017, according to answers he provided to a senator during his confirmation process that The Associated Press has obtained. He told senators during his confirmation hearing last week that he was “falsely accused” in the 2017 incident …

Hegseth paid $50k to sexual assault accuser as part of confidentiality agreement
2 months ago

Hegseth paid $50k to sexual assault accuser as part of confidentiality agreement

Salon  

Pete Hegseth revealed to the Senate Armed Services Committee that he paid $50,000 to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. Hegseth's accuser said she met the former Fox News host when he was a keynote speaker at a Republican women's conference. "Hegseth strongly felt that he was the victim of blackmail and innocent collateral damage in a lie …

Trump nominee's 'outrageous lie' before Senate singled out by MSNBC host
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump nominee's 'outrageous lie' before Senate singled out by MSNBC host

Raw Story  

Fox News personality Pete Hegseth's appearance before a Senate committee on Tuesday, as he seeks approval to become Donald Trump's secretary of defense, got a thumbs down on MSNBC Wednesday morning. After sharing clips of the embattled Hegseth attempting to blow off credible accusations of public drunkenness and sexual improprieties, "Morning Joe" co-host Joe Scarborough singled out what he called …

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary
2 months, 1 week ago

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary

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. His previous role was as an anchor on Fox & Friends He is battling …

"You will have to change how you see women": Why Trump fears Hegseth accusers
2 months, 1 week ago

"You will have to change how you see women": Why Trump fears Hegseth accusers

Salon  

Pete Hegseth and his fellow Republicans can't decide if the abuse allegations against him are real or "fake news." Hegseth's parrot-like repetition of the word "anonymous" shows he and Trump believe that, as long as more details don't come to light, they can simply deny the piles of journalistically obtained evidence. Hegseth's second wife reportedly "made multiple attempts to contact …

Pete Hegseth Says Alcohol Allegations Are 'False,' Also Vows Not To Drink On Job
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Says Alcohol Allegations Are 'False,' Also Vows Not To Drink On Job

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON ― President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense said Tuesday that all the reports of his excessive drinking were false. Pete Hegseth also said at his confirmation hearing that he wouldn’t drink another drop if he’s confirmed by the Senate to lead the U.S. military. “Senator, those are multiple false anonymous reports peddled …

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth will publicly face senators for the first time Tuesday after weeks of privately pushing back on criticism over his qualifications and personal past. !” What to watch as Hegseth’s hearing gets underway on Tuesday morning: How he would run the department Republicans have said they view Hegseth’s combat experience as an asset, but …

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators grill Trump’s choice for Pentagon chief

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking and questions about his derisive views of women in combat during a heated Senate confirmation hearing. But Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., compared Hegseth to Trump himself, and said he will …

FBI did not interview woman who accused Pete Hegseth of sexual assault, senator says
Trending News
2 months, 2 weeks ago

FBI did not interview woman who accused Pete Hegseth of sexual assault, senator says

Salon  

Senate Democrats said Monday that an FBI background check on Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, is missing information on sexual assault allegations that have fueled much of the opposition against him. The FBI background check, which followed parameters set by the Trump transition team, may have defied standard protocol by not including interviews with Hegseth's …

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators question Trump’s Pentagon pick
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators question Trump’s Pentagon pick

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, appears before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, vowed Tuesday to foster a “warrior culture” at the Pentagon and confronted allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking and questions about his derisive views of women in combat during a heated …

Former Fox hosts raise new concerns on MSNBC over GOP rush to approve Hegseth
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Fox hosts raise new concerns on MSNBC over GOP rush to approve Hegseth

Raw Story  

Former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson called on all senators to take the sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth seriously as they prepared to question him during confirmation hearings Tuesday. Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary — also a former Fox News personality — is set to face a barrage of questions about his past behaviors that Carlson said shouldn't …

'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow
3 months, 1 week ago

'Everybody wants to look at it': Hegseth FBI file in high demand as questions grow

Raw Story  

There is a growing demand outside of normal channels within the U.S. Senate among lawmakers who want access to the file compiled on Donald Trump's choice to be the secretary of defense. According to a report from Politico's Joe Gould, under normal circumstances the investigation materials on ex-Fox News personality Pete Hegseth would only be viewed by the two most …

Pete Hegseth will release sexual assault accuser from NDA, Lindsey Graham says
3 months, 1 week 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 …

'A sex crime!' Fox News pundit smacks down panelist for downplaying Hegseth as 'womanizer'
3 months, 1 week ago

'A sex crime!' Fox News pundit smacks down panelist for downplaying Hegseth as 'womanizer'

Raw Story  

Fox News pundit Lucy Caldwell called out OutKick founder Clay Travis after he called Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, an alleged "womanizer" instead of acknowledging sexual assault allegations. During a Sunday panel discussion on Fox News, Travis condemned media coverage of Hegseth's nomination. "He wasn't prosecuted," Fox News host Howard Kurtz noted. In a statement, the District Attorney's Office …

Lindsey Graham: Pete Hegseth is willing to release sexual assault accuser from NDA
3 months, 1 week 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, 2 months 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 …

"Remember Kavanaugh?": Graham says Hegseth is victim of "anonymous allegations"
3 months, 1 week 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. …

MSNBC panel bursts into hysterics over guest's 'verbally incontinent' jab at Cabinet pick
3 months, 2 weeks ago

MSNBC panel bursts into hysterics over guest's 'verbally incontinent' jab at Cabinet pick

Raw Story  

MSNBC's Thursday afternoon political panel broke out laughing after The Bulwark's Charlie Sykes lodged a unique jab at one of Donald Trump's potential Cabinet picks. Trump's secretary of defense pick said various military branches want women in their forces to put them on a recruitment poster. Host Nicolle Wallace pointed out that Trump's affinity for the "manosphere" means more nominees …

Exclusive: GOP senators reveal Fox News staff have launched lobbying blitz for Hegseth
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Exclusive: GOP senators reveal Fox News staff have launched lobbying blitz for Hegseth

Raw Story  

As Vice President-elect Sen. J.D. Sen. Ron Johnson told Raw Story that Hegseth's Fox colleagues got in touch with him and he considers them "pretty solid references," given that they work with him daily. Sen. Jon Tester told Raw Story "of course" the current relationship between Fox News and the Republican Party is worrisome. Sen. Chuck Grassley told Raw Story …

C-SPAN host fact-checks GOP lawmaker who thinks Pete Hegseth doesn’t know who’s accusing him of rape
3 months, 2 weeks ago

C-SPAN host fact-checks GOP lawmaker who thinks Pete Hegseth doesn’t know who’s accusing him of rape

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 C-SPAN host Mimi Geerges was forced to correct Republican Rep. …

How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink
3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Trump brought Hegseth back from the brink

Daily Mail  

Days after Donald Trump 's nominee to lead the Pentagon Pete Hegseth was on the ropes over reports of sexual assault allegations and drinking, there were signs of a turnaround amid Senate Republicans once again bending to Donald Trump's will. After the implosion of his attorney general pick Matt Gaetz amid sexual trafficking allegations Gaetz denies, Trump opted to stand …

Republicans Look Past Sexual Assault, Alcohol Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
3 months, 2 weeks 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'
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's shock invitation to the FBI - as he walks back comments about women in the military
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth's shock invitation to the FBI - as he walks back comments about women in the military

Daily Mail  

Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth remained defiant during a Monday night interview with Fox News' Sean Hannity. Hegseth, who worked at the conservative network before President-elect Donald Trump selected him to be a Pentagon chief, has had his nomination imperiled by a sexual assault allegation. Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth remained defiant during a Monday night interview with Fox News …

Key Republican Joni Ernst Gives Boost to Embattled Pete Hegseth Nomination
3 months, 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 …

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, threatens sexual assault accuser with extortion lawsuit if…
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, threatens sexual assault accuser with extortion lawsuit if…

Hindustan Times  

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth has threatened to file an extortion lawsuit against the woman who accused him of sexual assault if he is not confirmed as the top Pentagon official. Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Defense Secretary Tim Parlatore, the lawyer for President-elect Donald Trump's choice for defense secretary, stated that the accuser might not …

Trump defends Hegseth amid allegations of excessive drinking and sexual assault, says he believes he can be confirmed
3 months, 3 weeks 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'
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Hegseth’s lawyer threatens extortion lawsuit against woman who accused him of sex assault
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hegseth’s lawyer threatens extortion lawsuit against woman who accused him of sex assault

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 The attorney for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to …

Trump’s not giving up on ‘fantastic, high energy’ Pete Hegseth as he blasts ‘fake news’
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'There's a discrepancy': Former Fox News host doubts Pete Hegseth's sexual assault denial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'There's a discrepancy': Former Fox News host doubts Pete Hegseth's sexual assault denial

Raw Story  

Pro-MAGA Newsmax host Greg Kelly, a former anchor at Fox News, doubled down Thursday on his call for Pete Hegseth to withdraw from consideration as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of defense. "I love President Trump, but he's not infallible," Kelly explained. "He would come as an Iraq War veteran and say what a great thing the Iraq War was and …

Fox News colleagues rally to back Pete Hegseth amid drinking allegations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Fox News colleagues rally to back Pete Hegseth amid drinking 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. open image in gallery Pete Hegseth appears on Capitol Hill to meet with senators …

Trump refusing to 'work the phones' for Pete Hegseth after Gaetz lobbying flop: report
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump refusing to 'work the phones' for Pete Hegseth after Gaetz lobbying flop: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from ABC News, Donald Trump is leaving it up to Pete Hegseth to convince GOP senators to approve him to be the next secretary of defense with the president-elect choosing to not lift a finger to make calls to help him. With the former Fox News personality roaming the halls of Congress with his wife to …

Live updates: Trump transition news, Musk and Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans
55 years, 2 months 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…’
3 months, 3 weeks 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'
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Pete Hegseth’s Bid To Lead Pentagon Is On Thin Ice
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Right-wing networks can’t agree on how to cover Pete Hegseth’s many scandals
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Right-wing networks can’t agree on how to cover Pete Hegseth’s many scandals

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 With former Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s appointment as defense …

GOP pollster dismisses allegations against Pete Hegseth: ‘Extracurricular activities’
3 months, 3 weeks ago

GOP pollster dismisses allegations against Pete Hegseth: ‘Extracurricular activities’

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 Republican pollster and strategist Lee Carter said on Wednesday that …

Here's why Pete Hegseth's 'bad behavior' is sinking his chances: Ex-Trump aide
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'Don't fire somebody without your backup': CNN guests react as Trump mulls Hegseth swap
3 months, 3 weeks ago

'Don't fire somebody without your backup': CNN guests react as Trump mulls Hegseth swap

Raw Story  

CNN panelists reacted to new reporting from the network that President-elect Donald Trump is weighing replacing his embattled Pentagon chief nominee with three names. Fox News weekend co-host Pete Hegseth's nomination has come under fire following revelations of a 2017 rape allegation against him and reports from his colleagues that he had a drinking problem. "It's never a good position …

Hegseth to sit for Fox News interview as he tries to rescue Pentagon nomination: report
Trending News
3 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Ex-Fox News host floats 'slam dunk' pick for Trump if Pentagon chief pick fails
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ex-Fox News host floats 'slam dunk' pick for Trump if Pentagon chief pick fails

Raw Story  

A former Fox News host suggested an idea Tuesday night on CNN to President-elect Donald Trump, should Trump's embattled nomination for Pentagon chief fall through. Journalist Gretchen Carlson told CNN anchor Anderson Cooper that she "can't believe" Hegseth's nomination would "ever go to a hearing." She noted Trump has also been repeatedly accused of sexual misconduct — and as of …

Pete Hegseth's mom goes on Fox News to walk back claim that he's an "abuser of women"
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Hegseth campaigns for Pentagon job as his nomination hangs in the balance
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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