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Pete Hegseth’s mother appeared on Fox News to defend her son’s character, stating that he has undergone positive changes. She spoke on the network where her son was employed, expressing her support for him as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth.
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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 integrity and morality.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has transformed into a better version of himself. She stated that he has been forgiven for his past actions and has undergone significant changes.
"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 is important to hear the truth about Pete and understand that he does not mistreat women."
She made an appearance following The New York Times’ publication of an email she wrote while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce with his second wife. In an interview with The Times on Friday, she stated that she did not stand by what she said in that email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following accusations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement of nonprofit organizations, an article in The New Yorker was published this week. Additionally, 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, Timothy Parlatore, stated that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s opportunity to lead the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk, as President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering other candidates for the position.
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