'How does that square?' MAGA lawyer grilled about top Trump nominee's contradictory claims
1 week, 5 days 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." "He's admitted that he's a 'changed man' from a few years ago," said Brown. "I'm saying he didn't commit the misconduct that they're alleging," replied Parlatore, referring to allegations that Hegseth committed sexual assault and would frequently show up to work drunk.

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Pete Hegseth has enough votes to become nation’s Secretary of Defense, top Republican tells Trump
3 days, 2 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, 1 day 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 …

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 …

MSNBC panel bursts into hysterics over guest's 'verbally incontinent' jab at Cabinet pick
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Pete Hegseth gets surprising boost of momentum after Trump's MAGA allies pressure skeptical senator
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Pete Hegseth gets surprising boost of momentum after Trump's MAGA allies pressure skeptical senator

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Pentagon Pete Hegseth captured a new boost of momentum for his Cabinet bid in a sign that Republicans are bending to Donald Trump's will. 'As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources,' she said after holding a second meeting with the former …

Republicans Look Past Sexual Assault, Alcohol Allegations Against Pete Hegseth
4 weeks, 1 day 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'
4 weeks, 1 day 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
4 weeks, 2 days 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 …

GOP senator offers curious defense for Pete Hegseth drinking claims: ‘There’s a lot of alcohol that flows through Washington’
1 month ago

GOP senator offers curious defense for Pete Hegseth drinking claims: ‘There’s a lot of alcohol that flows through Washington’

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 Sen. Markwayne Mullin offered up an unusual defense for …

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 …

"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 …

'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 …

Pete Hegseth Vows To Stay Sober If Confirmed As Secretary Of Defense
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1 month ago

Pete Hegseth Vows To Stay Sober If Confirmed As Secretary Of Defense

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth addressed concerns over his use of alcohol in an interview with a former colleague, Megyn Kelly, pledging not to drink on the job if confirmed to oversee the vast U.S. military apparatus. It’s not hard for me, because it’s not a problem for me,” he said on “The Megyn Kelly Show.” …

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

'The last gasp': Pete Hegseth mocked for defiant comment as his nomination teeters
1 month ago

'The last gasp': Pete Hegseth mocked for defiant comment as his nomination teeters

Raw Story  

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the world's most powerful military, has come under fire after multiple reports have unearthed claims of drunken strip-club antics and multiple alleged instances of showing up to work while intoxicated. All of this has put his nomination to lead the Department of Defense in serious doubt, but Hegseth issued a defiant post …

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

Current MAGA insider ousted Pete Hegseth from veterans group for drunkenness: report
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1 month ago

Current MAGA insider ousted Pete Hegseth from veterans group for drunkenness: report

Raw Story  

In the wake of an explosive report from the New Yorker's Jane Mayer about Trump defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth's behavior while running a veterans' nonprofit organization, CBS News is now reporting that a current MAGA insider was part of the push to oust Hegseth from that job back in 2016. CBS News' sources say that Jessie Jane Duff, a …

Hegseth Faces Allegations Of Boozing, Partying And Mismanagement At Veterans Groups
1 month 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 accused of chanting ‘kill all Muslims’ on a drunken night out
1 month ago

Pete Hegseth accused of chanting ‘kill all Muslims’ on a drunken night out

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, the former Fox News host who is currently …

Pete Hegseth faces new bombshell allegations of alcohol, strippers & NDA: ‘To have him at Pentagon would be scary’
Trending News
1 month 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.” …

Bombshell whistleblower report flags Trump DoD pick for drunken strip club antics
1 month ago

Bombshell whistleblower report flags Trump DoD pick for drunken strip club antics

Raw Story  

The New Yorker's Jane Mayer has uncovered a bombshell whistleblower report that documents several instances of Trump defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth being "repeatedly intoxicated on the job" during stints running two nonprofit advocacy groups. Mayer's coverage is based not only on the whistleblower report, but also on corroborating accounts from several of Hegseth's former colleagues who depict the Fox …

"Expect Pete to get drunk": Hegseth accused of "embarrassing" incompetence as head of veterans group
1 month, 1 week ago

"Expect Pete to get drunk": Hegseth accused of "embarrassing" incompetence as head of veterans group

Salon  

A new whistleblower report suggests that Pete Hegseth was often drunk and created a hostile environment for women while he was president of Concerned Veterans for America, The New Yorker revealed Sunday. “His behavior was embarrassing in front of the team, but not surprising; people have simply come to expect Pete to get drunk at social events,” the report states. …

The New Yorker: Pete Hegseth forced out of veterans’ advocacy groups over misconduct allegations
1 month, 1 week 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 …

'He goes out and gets drunk': Ex-Fox News colleague unleashes on Pete Hegseth
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump transition team ‘quietly’ searching for possible Pete Hegseth replacement as he ‘wasn’t honest’ about past
1 month, 2 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, 2 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 …

'People are upset': Trump's team prepping alternative defense secretary candidates
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

Raw Story  

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

"Pete hasn't been honest": Rape allegation against Hegseth could blow up Trump's Cabinet pick
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Trump’s Defense Secy pick Pete Hegseth denies sexual assault, claims blackmail and paying off rape accuser to stay mum
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

'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 …

Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth named in sexual assault probe; Was the Army veteran ‘vetted’ before?
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

Hindustan Times  

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

Hegseth vetting questioned amid sexual misconduct allegation
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hegseth vetting questioned amid sexual misconduct allegation

Raw Story  

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

Trump’s defence secy pick Pete Hegseth linked to 2017 sexual assault investigation: Report
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Pete Hegseth: Trump Defense Secretary nominee was involved in investigation into 2017 sexual assault allegation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth: Trump Defense Secretary nominee was involved in investigation into 2017 sexual assault allegation

CNN  

Monterey, California CNN — Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, was involved in a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2017, local officials in California confirmed Thursday night. In a statement, a spokesperson for the city government of Monterey, California, said its police department had investigated “an alleged sexual assault” involving Hegseth, a Fox News …

Trump’s pick to lead Department of Defense was investigated in Monterey sexual assault allegation
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s pick to lead Department of Defense was investigated in Monterey sexual assault allegation

LA Times  

Then-President Trump is interviewed by “Fox & Friends” co-host Pete Hegseth during an event at the White House on April 6, 2017. President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, Fox News personality Pete Hegseth, was investigated for an alleged sexual assault in the city of Monterey in 2017, according to a statement the city released Thursday in …

Trump Defense Department pick Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump Defense Department pick Pete Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017

Salon  

Fox News host turned Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth faced an investigation over a sexual assault allegation, blindsiding President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team, according to news reports. The allegations came to the attention of Trump’s incoming Chief of Staff Susie Wiles on Wednesday night, a day after Trump announced the pick, with one Trump team source telling Vanity Fair …

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