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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to defend her son’s character and state that he has changed for the better. She appeared on the network where her son was employed to speak positively about him.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Reporting from the nation
On Wednesday morning, Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, stated that her son has changed since 2018. She mentioned that she had previously sent an email accusing him of mistreating women and lacking moral values and integrity.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has transformed into a different individual, having been redeemed, forgiven, and changed.
"I hope that people, especially our female senators, will take the time to get to know Pete today. I ask that you listen to him with an open heart and hear the truth about Pete. It is important to note that he does not mistreat women."
She made her presence known 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 didn’t stand by what she said in the email and had already apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following reports of alcohol abuse and mismanagement within nonprofit organizations, an article in The New Yorker highlighted these allegations. Additionally, Peter Hegseth was accused of raping a woman at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation. Hegseth’s lawyer maintained that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s potential position as the head of the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk. President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering different candidates for the role.
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