Controversial Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Past Allegations and Views
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Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and nominee for U.S. Secretary of Defense, paid a woman to settle a sexual assault accusation from 2017, according to his lawyer. The settlement included a nondisclosure agreement to prevent a lawsuit that could harm his career. Despite the allegations, Hegseth's nomination by President-elect Donald Trump is proceeding, with Hegseth denying the claims and no charges filed. The incident raises concerns about his qualifications and the military's ongoing issues with sexual assault.
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