Controversy Surrounds Trump's Defense Nominee Amid Assault Allegations
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A police report has been released detailing allegations of sexual assault against Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News personality and President-elect Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary. The report describes an incident in 2017 where a woman claimed Hegseth assaulted her in a hotel room. Hegseth denied the allegations, stating the encounter was consensual. A confidential settlement was reportedly reached with the woman, and no charges were filed after police investigation. The Trump transition team maintains the allegations were found to be false.
- Hegseth police report detailing alleged sexual assault released Axios
- Police report reveals new details from sexual assault allegation against Trump’s defense secretary nominee CNN
- Alleged Hegseth Victim Says She Tried to Say No to Sex The Daily Beast
- Mark Milley disagrees with Trump pick on women in combat POLITICO
- Is Trump pick Pete Hegseth ready to run Defense? A former defense secretary weighs in NPR
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