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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 shown personal growth and change. She made the comments on the same network where her son had previously worked.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
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On Wednesday morning, Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, stated that her son has changed since 2018. She previously sent an email alleging that he mistreated women regularly and lacked integrity and moral character.
Mrs. Hegseth commented on "Fox & Friends" that Pete is now a different person who has been forgiven, redeemed, and transformed.
"I really hope that people, especially our female senators, take the time to understand who Pete is today. I urge you to listen to him with an open heart and truly hear the truth about Pete," she expressed, emphasizing that he does not mistreat women.
She made an appearance after The New York Times published an email that she had written while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce with his second wife. In an interview on Friday, she admitted that she did not stand by what she said in the email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following the release of a report in The New Yorker this week, there were accusations of alcohol abuse and mishandling of nonprofit groups. Additionally, it was revealed that a woman filed a police report alleging that Mr. Hegseth sexually assaulted her at a political event in 2017. Despite an investigation that did not lead to any charges, Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, stated that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s potential leadership 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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