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• Pete Hegseth's mother sent an emotional email in 2018, only to rapidly apologize afterward, indicating that her accusations against him were made in frustration during a difficult divorce, suggesting they shouldn't be taken at face value as character assessments.
• Hegseth’s mother's follow-up email clarified her earlier claims were made in anger, asserting her son's love for his children and defending his character as a good father and husband, undermining the original negative portrayal.
• Accusations against Hegseth, including sexual assault and ties to extremism, have been contested with evidence dismissing the allegations as unfounded, framing the media's interests as part of a broader campaign to hinder his confirmation as Secretary of Defense.