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The mother of the nominee for defense secretary under President-elect Donald J. Trump went on the same network where her son was employed to speak about his improved character.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Writing from the nation
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 having a lack of integrity and morals.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth stated that Pete has become a different person, having been forgiven and changed for the better.
"I really hope that today people will have the opportunity to learn about Pete, especially our female senators. I encourage you to listen to him and truly understand who Pete is from the heart. It’s important to know that he does not mistreat women."
She made an appearance following The New York Times publishing 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 that 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 brought attention to these allegations. Additionally, there were accusations against Mr. Hegseth of sexual assault at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, stated that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences have put Mr. Hegseth’s potential to head the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk, as President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering alternative candidates for the position.
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