Controversy Surrounds Trump's Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth
TL;DR
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary and former Fox News host, was investigated in 2017 for an alleged sexual assault at a California hotel during a Republican women's event. No charges were filed, and Hegseth's lawyer stated he was cleared. The allegation surfaced amid criticism of Hegseth's views on women in combat and "woke" military officials. Trump's team defended Hegseth, emphasizing his qualifications and denying the accusations.
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