Trump’s Defense Secy pick Pete Hegseth denies sexual assault, claims blackmail and paying off rape accuser to stay mum
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s Defense Secy pick Pete Hegseth denies sexual assault, claims blackmail and paying off rape accuser to stay mum

Hindustan Times  

Pete Hegseth, president-elect Donald Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, has rejected the claims of assaulting a woman, claiming that he was blackmailed during the #MeToo movement, according to his attorney, Timothy Parlatore, who spoke with The Post. Pete Hegseth's lawyer stated he paid an undisclosed sum to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in a settlement deal to keep her silent. Hegseth's lawyer stated he paid an undisclosed sum to the woman, who accused him of sexual assault, in a settlement deal to keep her silent. According to Attorney Parlatore, Hegseth has described the incident in Monterey, California, October 2017 as a “consensual sexual encounter.” Pete Hegseth's lawyer speaks out over sexual assault allegations Last week, Monterey city officials informed that local police had probed “an alleged sexual assault” involving Hegseth. “She took him by the arm and she led him up to his room.” According to the Washington Post, the woman was in charge of making sure Hegseth returned to his room and went to the airport the following day, according to the letter submitted to the Trump transition team, which no independent source has confirmed.

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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

The Hindu  

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Defence 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. The answers were provided to Massachusetts Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren in response to additional questions she had for Mr. Hegseth …

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 …

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to Senate
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse against second wife in affidavit to Senate

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Senators vetting the nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary received an affidavit Tuesday from a former sister-in-law alleging that the onetime Fox News host was abusive to his second wife, to the point where she feared for her safety. The sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, was formerly married to the nominee’s brother, and in an affidavit obtained by The …

Pete Hegseth’s behavior made second wife ‘fear for her safety,’ former sister-in-law claims in new affidavit to senators
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth’s behavior made second wife ‘fear for her safety,’ former sister-in-law claims in new affidavit to senators

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. Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, has rejected the claims and his …

Pete Hegseth made second wife 'fear for her safety': former sister-in-law
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth made second wife 'fear for her safety': former sister-in-law

Raw Story  

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, made his second wife, Samantha Hegseth, "fear for her safety," according to an affidavit released Tuesday. Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, came forward after Sen. Jack Reed requested "a statement attesting to your personal knowledge about Mr. Hegseth's fitness to occupy this important position." "As I have …

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse of second wife in affidavit to Senate
2 months ago

Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law alleges abuse of second wife in affidavit to Senate

LA Times  

Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s choice to be Defense secretary, is accused of abusing his second wife in an affidavit sent to Senate members. The sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, was formerly married to the nominee’s brother, and in an affidavit obtained by the Associated Press, she said she believes that Pete Hegseth is “unfit” to run the Defense Department based on what …

"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 Weathers Brutal Questions On Drinking, Assault Claims In Senate Hearing
2 months, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth Weathers Brutal Questions On Drinking, Assault Claims In Senate Hearing

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — Defense secretary hopeful Pete Hegseth faced intense scrutiny from Democrats in a Tuesday confirmation hearing, fielding questions about allegations of sexual assault, infidelity, showing up to work drunk and disparaging women’s participation in the military. “I think he helped himself immensely today.” Senate Majority Leader John Thune also brushed off concerns about the sexual assault …

Watch: Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth testifies in confirmation hearing amid sexual assault claims
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2 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth testifies in confirmation hearing amid sexual assault claims

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 Watch as Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth faced …

What to watch as Pete Hegseth faces questions about his experience and personal past
2 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Hegseth confronts allegations of misconduct as senators question Trump’s Pentagon pick
2 months, 1 week 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 …

FBI did not interview woman who accused Pete Hegseth of sexual assault, senator says
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2 months, 1 week 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 …

Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

'How does that square?' MAGA lawyer grilled about top Trump nominee's contradictory claims
3 months ago

'How does that square?' MAGA lawyer grilled about top Trump nominee's contradictory claims

Raw Story  

CNN's Pamela Brown on Friday grilled attorney Tim Parlatore about the seemingly contradictory statements made by Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, who was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense. During the interview, Brown pointed to seemingly contradictory claims that Hegseth was both completely innocent of any wrongdoing, but also that he was a "changed man." …

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 …

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 …

Sen. Lindsey Graham says Hegseth has pledged to release accuser from confidentiality agreement
3 months, 1 week 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 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. …

House Republican says they were told ‘in conference’ Hegseth accusations ‘were anonymous’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

House Republican says they were told ‘in conference’ Hegseth accusations ‘were anonymous’

Raw Story  

A key Republican who sits on the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs committees is defending Donald Trump's embattled nomination of former Fox News host Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense amid a flurry of allegations of sexual assault, sexual harassment, on-the-job use of alcohol and "aggressive drunkenness," mistreatment of women — an accusation by his own mother — an …

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 …

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, threatens sexual assault accuser with extortion lawsuit if…
3 months, 2 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 …

Hegseth’s lawyer threatens extortion lawsuit against woman who accused him of sex assault
3 months, 2 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 …

Pete Hegseth's attorney blames sexual assault accuser for 'being seductive'
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's attorney blames sexual assault accuser for 'being seductive'

Raw Story  

Timothy Parlatore, an attorney representing defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, said a woman who accused his client of sexual assault was at fault because she was "being seductive." "You know she's lying," the attorney said, referring to a police report. The police report concluded that the case should be forwarded to the Monterey County District Attorney's Office, which declined 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 …

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

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 …

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 …

"They're gonna make it up": Hegseth claims Dems are running Kavanaugh playbook on his nomination
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Lindsey Graham: 'Very disturbing' reports on Pete Hegseth make confirmation 'difficult'
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3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

This Administration Doesn’t Care About the Cool Girls
3 months, 3 weeks ago

This Administration Doesn’t Care About the Cool Girls

Slate  

GOP senators are already laying the groundwork with which to blow off the new, harrowing reporting from Jane Mayer in the New Yorker about Trump’s putative new defense secretary, Pete Hegseth. Reflecting on that photo of the bros pounding McDonald’s on Trump’s plane after a UFC match was, “even for me—someone who unapologetically champions the return of brazen masculinity— …

Hegseth future in doubt as even Trump allies raise questions
3 months, 3 weeks 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
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 …

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 …

Hegseth Faces Allegations Of Boozing, Partying And Mismanagement At Veterans Groups
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Pete Hegseth faces new bombshell allegations of alcohol, strippers & NDA: ‘To have him at Pentagon would be scary’
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth faces new bombshell allegations of alcohol, strippers & NDA: ‘To have him at Pentagon would be scary’

Hindustan Times  

US President-elect Donald Trump defence secretary pick Pete Hegseth, who was named in a sexual allegation probe, has a vile and inebriated past of mishandling veterans organisations, leaving staff members “disgusted” because of his lecherous behavior, claimed a new bombshell report. Hegseth's attorney rejected the accusations as “outlandish claims” and referred them to “a petty and jealous disgruntled former associate.” …

The New Yorker: Pete Hegseth forced out of veterans’ advocacy groups over misconduct allegations
3 months, 3 weeks ago

The New Yorker: Pete Hegseth forced out of veterans’ advocacy groups over misconduct allegations

CNN  

CNN — Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was pushed out as the head of two veterans’ advocacy organizations amid internal allegations of mismanagement and personal misconduct, The New Yorker reported Sunday. It claims that his management team “sexually pursued” employees and divided the organization’s female staffers into two groups — “party girls” and …

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

Pundits rip Pete Hegseth after his own mom calls him ‘an abuser of women’ then tries to take it back
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Pundits rip Pete Hegseth after his own mom calls him ‘an abuser of women’ then tries to take it back

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. A report from The New York Times featured a 2018 email to the former …

Donald Trump’s defence nominee Pete Hegseth accused by mother of mistreating women
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

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