Trump, Pete Hegseth

Opinion
Trump’s Pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, Received an Email Saying He Mistreats Women—From His Mom
I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around, and uses women for his own power and ego,” Penelope Hegseth wrote in a 2018 email she now regrets, per New York Times.
Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth, his embattled secretary of defense pick, with Ron DeSantis
Trump's choice of Hegseth is now in jeopardy because of allegations of drinking and reports about his treatment of women.
Trump shows public support for embattled defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth
Donald Trump on Friday made his first public comments supporting Pete Hegseth since he began making rounds on Capitol Hill to shore up support amid various allegations.
Live updates: Pete Hegseth vows to keep fighting for defense secretary post
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What to know about the allegations against Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick
Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and Trump’s choice for defense secretary, was accused of sexual assault by a woman in 2017, according to a report by Vanity Fair. Vanity Fair’s story prompted a statement from the California city of Monterey, where the alleged incident occurred along with a separate statement from Hegseth’s attorney.
Trump offers a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled nominee to lead the Pentagon
President-elect Donald Trump is offering a public show of support for Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice to lead the Pentagon
Hegseth returns to Hill to try to shore up support for defense post
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Pete Hegseth’s Secret History
A whistle-blower report and other documents suggest that Trump’s nominee to run the Pentagon was forced out of previous leadership positions for financial mismanagement, sexist behavior, and being repeatedly intoxicated on the job.
Opinion
Trump’s Defense Pick Hit With Even More Allegations of Trash Behavior
Hegseth’s rampant drinking could be the last nail in the coffin for the inexperienced nominee’s chances at Trump’s Cabinet. On Wednesday, Republican Senator Kevin Cramer told CNN that the former anchor needed to offer a promise of sobriety before taking the reins of the Pentagon.
Key Republican Sen. Joni Ernst sounds warmer on Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth
"As I support Pete through this process, I look forward to a fair hearing based on truth, not anonymous sources," Sen. Joni Ernst said in a statement.
Pete Hegseth Says Trump Tells Him to ‘Keep Fighting’ for Defense Post
Pete Hegseth said President-elect Donald Trump urged him to “keep fighting” in his quest to become the next secretary of Defense, as a key meeting appeared to bolster his path to confirmation.
GOP senators feel weight of Trump’s loyalty test on nominees
Weeks before even taking office, President-elect Trump is already sorely testing the loyalty of Republican senators by ...
The latest on Trump’s presidential transition
Several of Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks are holding critical meetings with GOP senators this week as they prepare for their upcoming confirmation fights. Follow for live updates.
Trump admits he’s still waiting on Senate assurances for Hegseth confirmation
Donald Trump said that while he is confident Pete Hegseth will be confirmed by the Senate, he has not received any assurances ...
Trump has shadow picks for Pentagon chief if Pete Hegseth drops out. The former Fox News host says he won't back down.
Hegseth is fighting to be the next defense secretary, but it's an uphill battle. And potential backups are already waiting in ...
'Yes, I do': Donald Trump sticks by Pete Hegseth in interview as allies cast doubts
Donald Trump says on Meet the Press that he is sticking by Pete Hegseth, his embattled choice for defense secretary, even as ...