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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to speak about her son’s character and defend him, stating that he has changed for the better. She appeared on the network where her son used to work.
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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 having a lack of decency and character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has transformed into a different individual. She stated that he has been redeemed, forgiven, and undergone a significant change.
"I hope that everyone, especially our female senators, takes the time to really understand who Pete is today. Listen to him with an open heart and truly 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 sent 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 the email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Additionally, recent allegations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement of nonprofit organizations were reported in The New Yorker this week. There have also been accusations against Mr. Hegseth of rape at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation and his lawyer claims the encounter was consensual.
The negative impact of the situation has put Mr. Hegseth’s potential to head the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration in danger. It is rumored that President-elect Donald J. Trump is considering different candidates for the position instead.
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