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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to speak positively about her son’s character, emphasizing that he has undergone personal growth and change. Hegseth is the President-elect’s pick for defense secretary.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Writing from the city
On Wednesday morning, 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 lacking moral character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has undergone a transformation and is now a different person. She expressed that he has been redeemed, forgiven, and changed.
"I hope that today, people will take the time to learn about Pete, especially our female senators. I ask that you listen to him with an open heart and hear the truth about Pete," she expressed, emphasizing, "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 stated that she did not stand by what was said in the email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following recent accusations of alcohol abuse and mishandling of nonprofit organizations, an article in The New Yorker has shed light on these issues. Additionally, there were allegations of sexual assault against Mr. Hegseth 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 impact of the situation has put Mr. Hegseth’s potential appointment as head of the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk, as President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering different candidates for the position.
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