Pete Hegseth hiding sex assault claim Infuriatied Trump’s team
Pete Hegseth hiding sex assault claim Infuriatied Trump’s team
Donald Trump's transition team was furious that Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth didn't inform them about a sexual assault claim against him.
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.
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Didn’t the stable genius bypass the traditional vetting process recently? Lol