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Scrutiny Surrounds Trump’s Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Amid Leaked Email Controversy

Pete Hegseth faces allegations of mistreatment as his mother apologizes for an emotionally charged email regarding his past behavior.

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Updated: Nov 30th, 2024, 9:59 PM ET

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Pete Hegseth, nominated as Secretary of Defense, is under scrutiny following a leaked email from his mother accusing him of mistreating women. The email included claims of abusive behavior during his divorce, but Penelope Hegseth later apologized for the initial message, saying it was sent in anger and did not reflect the truth of her son's character. Hegseth has previously faced a 2017 sexual assault allegation that was not charged. Concerns about his experience and the impact of these allegations are expected to dominate his upcoming Senate confirmation hearings.

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