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The mother of the individual chosen by President-elect Donald J. Trump to be defense secretary went on the same network where her son was employed to speak about his personal growth and transformation.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
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Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, stated on Wednesday that her son has changed since 2018 when she sent an email alleging that he mistreated women and lacked integrity and moral character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has undergone a transformation and is now a different individual. She stated that he has been redeemed, forgiven, and changed.
"I hope that people, especially female senators, take the time to understand who Pete is today. I urge you to listen to him with an open heart and truly hear the truth about Pete. It is important to note 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 mentioned that she did not stand by the contents of 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. Additionally, Peter Hegseth was accused of rape by a woman at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, maintains that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences from both incidents have put Mr. Hegseth’s potential to lead the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk. President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering alternative candidates for the position.
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