Hegseth's Allegations Stir Controversy in Trump Transition and Cabinet Picks
TL;DR
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran nominated by Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was flagged as a potential 'Insider Threat' by a fellow service member due to a tattoo associated with white supremacist groups. Hegseth has downplayed the role of military members in the January 6 Capitol attack and criticized efforts to address extremism in the military. Concerns about his tattoos, including one reading 'Deus Vult,' have been raised, highlighting their association with extremist groups.
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- Pete Hegseth had been flagged by fellow service member as possible ‘Insider Threat’ POLITICO
- Trump’s transition team caught off guard by Hegseth allegation CNN
- How Hegseth’s Tattoo Got Him Barred From Working at Biden’s Inauguration The Wall Street Journal
- Trump team weighs Pentagon pick after sexual assault allegation surfaces The Washington Post
- Two Trump cabinet choices in jeopardy over sexual misconduct allegations The Guardian US
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