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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to speak positively about her son’s character, emphasizing that he has undergone personal growth. She defended his reputation and spoke about his transformation on the network where he was employed.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Writing from the nation
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 morals and integrity.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth stated that Pete has undergone a transformation and is now a changed and forgiven individual.
"I hope that everyone, especially female senators, will take the time to understand who Pete is today. Listen to him with an open heart and recognize the truth about him," she expressed, emphasizing that Pete does not mistreat women.
She made an appearance after The New York Times released an email she wrote while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce with his second wife. In an interview on Friday, she mentioned that she didn’t actually mean what she said in the email and that she apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following reports of alcohol abuse and mismanagement within nonprofit organizations, an article in The New Yorker shed light on these allegations. Additionally, Mr. Hegseth was accused of rape by a woman at a political conference in 2017. Despite a police complaint, no charges were filed and Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer stated that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences 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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