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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to speak positively about her son’s character, emphasizing that he has undergone personal growth and change. She defended his reputation in light of his nomination as defense secretary by President-elect Donald J. Trump.
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On Wednesday morning, Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, stated that her son has changed since 2018 when she sent an email accusing him of mistreating women and lacking integrity and moral values.
Mrs. Hegseth mentioned on "Fox & Friends" that Pete has transformed into a different individual, having been redeemed, forgiven, and changed.
"I hope that people, especially our female senators, take the time to get to know Pete today and listen to him with an open heart. It’s important to hear the truth about Pete and realize that he does not mistreat women."
She made an appearance after The New York Times released an email she had written while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce from his second wife. In an interview with The Times on Friday, she stated that she did not stand by what was said in the email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following recent accusations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement within nonprofit organizations, a report was published in The New Yorker. Additionally, Mr. Hegseth faced allegations from a woman who accused him of rape at a political conference in 2017. Despite an investigation that did not lead to any charges, Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, stated that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s ability to become the leader of 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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