'There's a discrepancy': Former Fox News host doubts Pete Hegseth's sexual assault denial
2 weeks, 4 days 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 how we were there for all the right reasons and yes, no weapons of mass destruction, but this war is going great," Kelly recalled. Kelly said his initial impulse was to support Trump's nominee before finding out that Hegseth agreed to pay a settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault.

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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  

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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 …

December 15, 2024 - Presidential transition news
54 years, 11 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 …

Republicans Look Past Sexual Assault, Alcohol Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
1 week, 6 days 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 week, 6 days 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 …

Watch: MSNBC guest launches expletive-laced attack on Trump's new Hegseth defense
2 weeks, 2 days 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’
2 weeks, 2 days 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 …

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 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 …

Fox News colleagues rally to back Pete Hegseth amid drinking allegations
2 weeks, 4 days 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 talks up his transition and election victory as he receives Fox Nation award
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Trump talks up his transition and election victory as he receives Fox Nation award

Associated Press  

GREENVALE, N.Y. — Not yet even in office, Donald Trump said Thursday he’s already accomplished more than President Joe Biden did in his entire term, an outsized claim by the president-elect just a month out from the election. Trump, who has been largely ensconced at his Mar-a-Lago club in recent weeks as he’s worked to staff his new administration, made …

Trump refusing to 'work the phones' for Pete Hegseth after Gaetz lobbying flop: report
2 weeks, 4 days 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 …

Pete Hegseth defends himself on Megyn Kelly Show amid allegations, ‘I never…’
2 weeks, 4 days 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'
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 …

Right-wing networks can’t agree on how to cover Pete Hegseth’s many scandals
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

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 …

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 …

Donald Trump reportedly considering this State Governor to replace Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Donald Trump reportedly considering this State Governor to replace Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary

Hindustan Times  

President-elect Donald Trump is rumoured to be reconsidering his choice of former Fox News personality Pete Hegseth as Defense Secretary, with reports suggesting he may turn to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instead. Trump is reportedly reevaluating Pete Hegseth's nomination as Defense Secretary due to rising allegations of misconduct. The Wall Street Journal reported that Republican senators have raised concerns about …

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, …

Ex-Fox News host floats 'slam dunk' pick for Trump if Pentagon chief pick fails
2 weeks, 5 days 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 …

Fox News stars defend imperiled ex-colleague Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Fox News stars defend imperiled ex-colleague Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations

CNN  

New York CNN — Pete Hegseth’s former colleagues at Fox News are rallying to his side. Last week, when The New York Times reported on the existence of a scathing 2018 email from Hegseth’s mother Penelope saying he “abused” many women, comments a short time later she said she regretted, Fox ignored the story completely. The network also ignored a …

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 …

Trump may drop Pete Hegseth as Defence pick amid deepening scrutiny: Report
2 weeks, 6 days 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'
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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 …

CNN host hits back as Trump adviser shrugs off damaging revelations as 'gossip'
2 weeks, 6 days ago

CNN host hits back as Trump adviser shrugs off damaging revelations as 'gossip'

Raw Story  

An explosive whistleblower report uncovered this week detailed allegations that Trump defense secretary nominee and longtime Fox News personality Pete Hegseth got repeatedly intoxicated publicly while running the Concerned Veterans for America nonprofit organization. During an interview with CNN on Tuesday, however, Trump adviser Jason Miller tried to brush off the entire report as "gossip." "It was a report from …

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

'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 …

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 …

Megyn Kelly takes swipe at Pete Hegseth not being marriage material while defending him from sexual assault allegations
4 weeks ago

Megyn Kelly takes swipe at Pete Hegseth not being marriage material while defending him from 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 Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly attacked her ex-colleague Pete …

'A problem': Pete Hegseth's former Fox News colleague believes Trump nominee raped woman
4 weeks, 1 day ago

'A problem': Pete Hegseth's former Fox News colleague believes Trump nominee raped woman

Raw Story  

Fox News contributor Leslie Marshall revealed she had worked with former host Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, and she believes that he is a rapist. In a Fox News segment on Sunday, host Howard Kurtz noted that Hegseth was accused of rape in 2017 by a woman who went to the police, "and a rape kit …

'He goes out and gets drunk': Ex-Fox News colleague unleashes on Pete Hegseth
1 month ago

'He goes out and gets drunk': Ex-Fox News colleague unleashes on Pete Hegseth

Raw Story  

A pair of CNN commentators clashed over the sexual assault allegations against Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense. Pete Hegseth has been nominated to lead the Pentagon, but the Trump transition team was reportedly caught off guard by the Fox News host's payoff to a California woman who claims he sexually assaulted her while both of them were intoxicated …

Who is Pete Hegseth? The Fox News anchor turned nominee for defense secretary
1 month 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. The woman, referred to throughout the 22-page report as Jane Doe, also told police …

Amid sexual assault allegations, will Trump's team replace Pete Hegseth?
1 month ago

Amid sexual assault allegations, will Trump's team replace Pete Hegseth?

Firstpost  

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for secretary of defence, faces mounting scrutiny over past allegations of sexual misconduct and questions about his qualifications. File Image/Reuters Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s controversial pick for secretary of defence, is at the center of a political firestorm as allegations from his past and questions about his qualifications threaten to derail his nomination. Steven Cheung, Trump’s …

Police report details sexual assault allegations against Trump nominee Pete Hegseth
1 month 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’ 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 …

"Pete hasn't been honest": Rape allegation against Hegseth could blow up Trump's Cabinet pick
1 month ago

"Pete hasn't been honest": Rape allegation against Hegseth could blow up Trump's Cabinet pick

Salon  

After claiming a mandate from his first-ever popular vote win — about half of Hillary Clinton’s margin in 2016, when she lost — President-elect Donald Trump immediately went out and demonstrated his hubris, the 78-year-old Republican selecting people to lead the country’s most important institutions based largely on their personal loyalty and on-air presence. The investigation stemmed from a sexual …

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

Pete Hegseth paid woman as part of NDA after she accused him of sexual assault, report reveals
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth paid woman as part of NDA after she accused him of sexual assault, report reveals

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 New details have emerged about the sexual assault allegation against …

'Steeper climb' ahead for Trump cabinet nominee after bombshell intoxication report: CNN
1 month ago

'Steeper climb' ahead for Trump cabinet nominee after bombshell intoxication report: CNN

Raw Story  

A late Saturday report from the Washington Post that Donald Trump's choice to be secretary of defense paid off a woman who accused him of sexual assault and that he was admittedly "visibly intoxicated” at the time may have created more problems for his confirmation. According to the Post, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth "paid a woman who accused him …

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

Trump’s Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York on Dec. 15, 2016. 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 to Hegseth’s lawyer. Hegseth was accused of sexual assault …

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick, paid accuser but denies 2017 sexual assault, attorney says
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1 month, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick, paid accuser but denies 2017 sexual assault, attorney says

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault in a settlement agreement that included a confidentiality clause, according to Hegseth’s attorney. Attorney Timothy Parlatore said Hegseth denies assaulting the woman and has characterized the October 2017 incident in Monterey, California as a “consensual sexual encounter.” Monterey city officials last …

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick, paid accuser but denies 2017 sexual assault, attorney says
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick, paid accuser but denies 2017 sexual assault, attorney says

CNN  

CNN — President-elect Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault in a settlement agreement that included a confidentiality clause, according to Hegseth’s attorney. Attorney Timothy Parlatore said Hegseth denies assaulting the woman and has characterized the October 2017 incident in Monterey, California as a “consensual sexual encounter.” Monterey city officials last …

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’s pick to lead Defense Department was accused of sexual assault in 2017
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s pick to lead Defense Department was accused of sexual assault in 2017

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Pete Hegseth, a popular Fox News host who is Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Department of Defense, 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. Hegseth’s attorney, Timothy Parlatore, told The Associated Press the allegations were “completely false.” …

Trump’s defence secy pick Pete Hegseth linked to 2017 sexual assault investigation: Report
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s defence secy pick Pete Hegseth linked to 2017 sexual assault investigation: Report

Firstpost  

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was the subject of a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2017, according to a report, citing local officials in Monterey, California Pete Hegseth walks to an elevator for a meeting with President-elect Donald Trump at Trump Tower in New York, on December 15, 2016. AP File President-elect Donald …

Trump’s Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth ‘faced sexual misconduct probe’
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump’s Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth ‘faced sexual misconduct probe’

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 pick for Secretary of Defense, previously …

Trump team backs Fox News host for Pentagon head despite sex misconduct allegation: report
1 month, 1 week ago

Trump team backs Fox News host for Pentagon head despite sex misconduct allegation: report

Raw Story  

President-elect Donald Trump's team on Thursday night stood by his pick of a Fox News host for the next Pentagon chief despite an allegation of sexual misconduct. But Vanity Fair reported Thursday night that his incoming chief of staff, Susie Wiles, was forced to scramble after learning of a sexual misconduct allegation. A transition source told the publication Wiles and …

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