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Pete Hegseth’s mother went on a Fox show to speak about her son’s character and defend him, stating that he has transformed as a person. This was in relation to her son being chosen by President-elect Donald J. Trump as the defense secretary.
Authored 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, when she sent an email expressing concerns about his behavior towards women and his character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has undergone a transformation and is now a different individual. She stated that he has been redeemed, forgiven, and has changed for the better.
"I hope that people, especially our female senators, will take the time to learn about who Pete is today. It’s important to listen to him and understand the truth of his character with an open heart. It’s worth mentioning that he does not mistreat women."
She made a public statement after The New York Times released an email she wrote 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 didn’t stand by what was said in the email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent message.
Following accusations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement of nonprofit organizations, an article in The New Yorker was published this week. Additionally, Mr. Hegseth has been accused of rape by a woman at a political conference in 2017, although no charges were filed after an investigation. Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, maintains that the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s prospects of becoming the head of the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk. It has been reported that President-elect Donald J. Trump is considering alternative candidates for the position.
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