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Pete Hegseth’s mother appeared on Fox Show to speak about her son’s character, stating that he has undergone a positive transformation. She defended her son’s reputation as President-elect Donald J. Trump’s pick for defense secretary.
Written by Jennifer S. Forsyth
Writing from the capital
Penelope Hegseth, the mother of Pete Hegseth, stated on Wednesday that her son has changed since 2018, when she sent an email accusing him of mistreating women and lacking morality and integrity.
During an interview on "Fox & Friends," Mrs. Hegseth mentioned that Pete has transformed into a different individual, having been redeemed, forgiven, and changed.
"I hope that people, especially female senators, take the time to learn about Pete today and listen to him with an open heart. It is important to hear the truth about Pete and understand that he does not mistreat women."
She made a public statement after The New York Times released an email she had sent while Mr. Hegseth was going through a difficult divorce with his second wife. In an interview with The Times on Friday, she admitted that she didn’t actually mean what was said in the email and had already apologized to her son in a subsequent email.
Following allegations of alcohol abuse and mismanagement of nonprofit organizations in a recent article in The New Yorker, Mr. Hegseth has been facing scrutiny. Additionally, he has been accused of rape by a woman at a political conference in 2017, but no charges were filed after an investigation, with Mr. Hegseth’s lawyer claiming the encounter was consensual.
The negative consequences of the situation have put Mr. Hegseth’s opportunity to become the leader of the Defense Department in the upcoming Trump administration at risk. President-elect Donald J. Trump is reportedly considering different candidates for the position.
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