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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 significant personal growth. She defended his reputation on the network where he was employed.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Writing from the nation
On Wednesday morning, Penelope Hegseth, who is 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 values.
Mrs. Hegseth mentioned on "Fox & Friends" that Pete has transformed into a new individual, having been redeemed, forgiven, and changed.
"I hope that everyone, including our female senators, will take the time to learn about Pete today. I urge you to 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 an appearance following the publication of an email she wrote 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 didn’t stand by what she said in the email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following reports of alcohol abuse and mismanagement within non-profit organizations, an article in The New Yorker highlighted these allegations. Additionally, Peter Hegseth faced accusations of rape from a woman at a political conference in 2017, but no charges were filed after an investigation. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, stated that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s potential appointment as head of the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk, as President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering alternative candidates for the position.
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