Controversy Surrounds Trump's Pentagon Pick Amid Assault Allegations
TL;DR
Peter Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, reportedly paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault, though he claims the encounter was consensual. The payment was made after the woman threatened litigation, and Hegseth's attorney argues that the woman was the aggressor and extorted him. The incident, which occurred in 2017, has surfaced as Hegseth faces scrutiny over his qualifications and views during the confirmation process.
- Trump’s defense pick reportedly paid sexual assault accuser but denies claims The Guardian US
- Pentagon pick left Guard after being reported as possible ‘insider threat’ due to tattoo The Washington Post
- Trump's Pentagon pick paid woman after sex assault allegation but denies wrongdoing, his lawyer says Yahoo! Voices
- Trump’s transition team caught off guard by Hegseth allegation CNN
- Pete Hegseth’s Lawyer Claims Alleged Victim Was ‘The Aggressor’ The Daily Beast
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