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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to speak about her son’s character and defended him, stating that he has changed for the better. She appeared on the network where her son was employed to show her support for him.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
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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 lacking moral values.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has undergone a significant transformation and is now a different individual. She stated that he has been redeemed, forgiven, and has experienced a positive change.
"I hope that everyone, especially our female senators, takes the time to learn about who Pete is today. I encourage you to listen to him with an open heart and consider the truth of his words," she expressed, emphasizing that Pete 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 she had said in the email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following reports of alcohol abuse and mishandling of nonprofit organizations in an article by The New Yorker, Mr. Hegseth has also been accused of rape by a woman at a political conference in 2017. Despite the investigation leading to no charges, Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer maintains that the encounter was consensual.
The consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s prospects of leading the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk. It is rumored that President-elect Donald J. Trump is considering different candidates for the position.
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