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Pete Hegseth’s mother appeared on Fox show to defend her son’s character and stated that he has changed for the better. She is the mother of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Reporting live from the
On Wednesday morning, Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, stated that her son has changed since 2018. She had previously 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 new individual, having been forgiven, redeemed, and changed.
"I really want people, especially our female senators, to take the time to understand who Pete is today. I hope you will listen to him with an open heart and hear the truth about Pete. It’s important to note that he does not mistreat women."
She made an appearance following the publication of an email she wrote while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce. In an interview with The Times on Friday, she admitted that she didn’t mean what she said in the email and subsequently apologized to her son in a follow-up email.
Following allegations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement of nonprofit organizations reported in The New Yorker, Peter Hegseth has come under scrutiny. Additionally, a woman accused him of rape at a political conference in 2017, but no charges were filed after an investigation. Hegseth’s lawyer claims the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of recent events have put Mr. Hegseth’s potential role as leader of the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk. President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering different candidates for the position.
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