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The mother of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary went on the same network where her son used to work to talk about how he has transformed himself as a person.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Reporting live from the
Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, stated on Wednesday that her son has changed since 2018, when she sent an email accusing him of mistreating women and lacking integrity and character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has transformed into a different person, having been forgiven and changed for the better.
"I am hopeful that people, especially our female senators, will take the time to truly understand who Pete is today. I urge you to listen to him with an open heart and recognize the truth about Pete. It is important to note that he does not mistreat women."
She made a public statement after The New York Times released an email she had sent while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce from his second wife. In an interview with The Times on Friday, she clarified that she did not stand by what was said in the email and had already apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following recent reports of alcohol misuse and mismanagement within nonprofit organizations, an article in The New Yorker highlighted these allegations. Additionally, Mr. Hegseth has been accused of rape by a woman at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation and his lawyer claims the encounter was consensual.
As a result of the negative consequences, Mr. Hegseth’s opportunity to become Defense Department leader in the upcoming Trump administration is at risk. President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering alternative candidates for the position.
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