Summary

Donald Trump’s Secretary of Defense nominee, Pete Hegseth, faces backlash over a newly surfaced 2017 sexual assault allegation, which he failed to disclose during the vetting process.

Trump’s team, reportedly furious, criticized Hegseth for not revealing the incident, detailed in a police report, ahead of his nomination.

Hegseth denies wrongdoing, stating the matter was fully investigated and he was cleared.

Republican senators remain divided, with some voicing concerns about his suitability given the military’s ongoing sexual assault issues.

The controversy adds to challenges for Hegseth, a Fox News host lacking government experience.

  • @Iheartcheese
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    189 hours ago

    Why do they give a fuck about this specific one and not the rest?

    • @[email protected]
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      149 hours ago

      Only thing I can guess is it’s because he lied when asked, maybe? Some twisted loyalty thing?

        • @[email protected]
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          98 hours ago

          That’s right, we brag about how likely we are to do them in interviews! Especially when you’re rich, then they just let you.