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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 undergone significant personal growth and change.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Writing from the capital
On Wednesday morning, Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, mentioned that her son has changed since 2018 when she sent an email accusing him of mistreating women and lacking good morals and character.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has undergone a transformation and is now a different individual. She expressed that he has been redeemed, forgiven, and has changed for the better.
"I hope that everyone, particularly our female senators, will take the time to learn about Pete today. Listen to him with an open heart and understand the truth about him," she expressed, emphasizing that Pete does not mistreat women.
She made an appearance following the publication of an email she wrote while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce. In an interview with The Times on Friday, she stated that she did not believe what she had said in the email and had apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Additionally, following accusations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement of charitable organizations that were reported in an article in The New Yorker this week, this incident occurred. Mr. Hegseth was also accused by a woman of rape at a political conference in 2017, though no charges were brought after an investigation and Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer claims the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of recent events have put Mr. Hegseth’s potential leadership role in the Defense Department under President-elect Donald J. Trump’s administration at risk. It is reported that Trump is considering alternative candidates for the position.
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