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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 personal growth and change since working there.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
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Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, stated on Wednesday morning that her son has changed since 2018. She previously sent an email accusing him of mistreating women regularly and lacking moral character.
During an appearance on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has transformed into a new individual, having been redeemed, forgiven, and changed.
"I hope that today people will have the opportunity to learn more about Pete, especially our female senators. I ask that you listen to him with an open heart and recognize the truth of who Pete is. It is important to note that he does not mistreat women."
She showed up 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 actually mean what she said in that email and that she had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following recent accusations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement within nonprofit organizations, an article in The New Yorker shed light on the situation. Additionally, Mr. Hegseth was accused of raping a woman at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation. Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, stated that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of recent events have put Mr. Hegseth’s opportunity to head the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk, as President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering different candidates for the position.
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