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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to speak positively about her son’s character, stating that he has gone through a transformation. She is the mother of Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Writing from the capital
On Wednesday morning, Penelope Hegseth, mother of Pete Hegseth, stated that her son has changed since 2018 when she sent an email accusing him of mistreating women and lacking moral character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth stated that Pete has undergone a transformation and is now a different individual. She mentioned that he has been redeemed, forgiven, and has changed for the better.
"I hope that everyone, particularly our female senators, will take the time to learn about Pete today and listen to him with an open heart. It is important to hear the truth from Pete, and it should be noted that he does not mistreat women."
She made her appearance following the publication of an email she wrote by The New York Times, during a difficult divorce from his second wife. In an interview with The Times on Friday, she stated that she did not stand by what she said in the email and had since apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following reports of alcohol abuse and mismanagement of nonprofit organizations in a recent article by The New Yorker, additional controversy arose for Mr. Hegseth when a woman accused him of rape at a political conference in 2017. Despite an investigation that led to no charges, Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer maintains that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s potential leadership of 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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