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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to speak positively about her son’s character, mentioning that he has changed for the better. Hegseth has been selected by President-elect Donald J. Trump to be the defense secretary.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Writing from the capital
On Wednesday morning, Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, stated that her son has changed since 2018. She mentioned that in the past, she had sent an email accusing him of mistreating women and lacking morals and integrity.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has transformed into a completely different individual. She stated that he has been forgiven, redeemed, and has undergone significant change.
"I am optimistic that today people will have the opportunity to learn about Pete, particularly our female senators. I hope that you will listen to him with an open heart and recognize the truth about Pete," she expressed. She emphasized that Pete does not mistreat women.
She made an appearance following the release of an email she wrote while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce. In an interview with The New York Times, she stated that she did not stand by what she said in the email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following reports of alcohol abuse and mismanagement within nonprofit organizations, an article in The New Yorker shed light on these allegations. In addition, Mr. Hegseth was accused of rape by a woman at a political conference in 2017. Although no charges were filed after an investigation, Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer stated that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s opportunity to head the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk, as President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering different candidates for the position.
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