Summary
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, faces scrutiny over a 2017 sexual assault allegation.
A complaint to Trump’s transition team details an alleged incident at a California Republican conference, investigated by Monterey police but resulting in no charges. The accuser signed a nondisclosure agreement, and Hegseth’s lawyer denies wrongdoing.
The transition team is reportedly frustrated over inadequate vetting.
Trump has expressed support for Hegseth, despite concerns his confirmation could face resistance in the Senate, mirroring controversies surrounding other Trump appointees, including Matt Gaetz.
As some point Trump is going to have to pick someone who hasn’t committed sexual assault right? Like, just statistically speaking…
Statistically speaking he shouldn’t be anywhere near the presidency so all bets are off