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Pete Hegseth’s mother appeared on a Fox show to speak positively about her son’s character, stating that he has undergone personal growth and change. She spoke on the network where her son was employed.
Authored 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 moral character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth stated that Pete has transformed into a new individual, having been forgiven and redeemed, showing noticeable change.
"I hope that everyone, especially our female senators, will take the time to learn about Pete today and listen to him with an open heart. It’s important to hear the truth from Pete and understand that he treats women with respect."
She made an appearance following the release of an email she sent while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce from his second wife. 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 recent allegations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement within nonprofit organizations, an article in The New Yorker shed light on these issues. Additionally, Mr. Hegseth was accused of raping a woman at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation. His lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, claims the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences 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 different candidates for the position.
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