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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 transformed as a person. She made these comments on the network where her son was employed.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Reporting live from the
On Wednesday morning, Penelope Hegseth, who is Pete Hegseth’s mother, mentioned that her son has changed since 2018. She previously sent an email accusing him of regularly mistreating women and lacking moral character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has transformed into a different individual, having experienced redemption, forgiveness, and change.
"I hope that people, especially our female senators, will take the time to understand who Pete is today. Please listen to him with an open heart and recognize the truth about him. It is important to note that he 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.
Additionally, recent accusations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement within nonprofit organizations were brought to light in an article by The New Yorker. Mr. Hegseth is also facing allegations from a woman who reported that he raped her at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation and Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer claims the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s potential role as the leader of the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk. President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering alternative candidates for the position.
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