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Controversy Surrounds Pete Hegseth's Nomination as Defense Secretary Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Petitioning for transparency, Senator Lindsey Graham supports Pete Hegseth's nomination despite sexual misconduct allegations and a non-disclosure agreement with an accuser.

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Updated: Dec 16th, 2024, 3:08 PM ET

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Senator Lindsey Graham asserted that Pete Hegseth, Trump's defense secretary nominee, will release an accuser from her NDA prior to confirmation hearings. Despite allegations of sexual misconduct from 2017, Graham believes Hegseth unless new credible information emerges. The nomination faces public skepticism, with Hegseth's approval ratings low, as Graham draws parallels to the Kavanaugh confirmation controversies. Other senators echo the need for the accuser's voice in the decision-making process as the confirmation hearing approaches before the new administration.

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