Trump Stands by Hegseth Amid Sexual Assault Allegations
President-elect Trump continues to support Pete Hegseth as defense secretary despite resurfaced allegations of sexual assault from 2017, raising scrutiny.
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Overview
Donald Trump remains committed to his defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, despite allegations of sexual assault from 2017. Hegseth's legal representation claims he settled with the accuser to avoid a baseless lawsuit. The incident involved Hegseth's purported consensual encounter at a Republican women’s event. Allegations gained attention following a memo sent to Trump's transition team detailing the accusations. Hegseth’s nomination has faced skepticism due to his lack of traditional military leadership experience and controversial views on women in combat. Trump's administration has faced scrutiny over their vetting process for Hegseth.
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