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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to speak positively about her son’s character, stating that he has undergone a positive transformation. She appeared on the same network where her son was employed as a commentator.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Writing from the capital
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 integrity and moral character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has transformed into a different individual, having been forgiven, redeemed, and changed.
"I hope that people, especially female senators, will take the time to get to know Pete today and listen to him with an open heart. It’s important to hear the truth about Pete and understand that 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. In an interview with The Times on Friday, she admitted that she did not mean what she said in the email and had 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 this week. In addition, Mr. Hegseth was recently accused of raping a woman at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation. His lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, stated that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences from the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s opportunity to head the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk. President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering alternative options for the position.
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