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.
Do they still think they can find a white guy in Trump’s orbit who hasn’t sexually assaulted someone?
Likely as not, to be honest. The “outrage” is media spin from the team. They all know. They just can’t let on they know. Just like Project 2025
The point isn’t to find a non-rapist, the point is “just tell us ahead of time so we can sweep it under the rug, dumbass”
They aren’t mad that he did it, they’re mad that the propaganda machine couldn’t get in front of it before it became news.