Pete Hegseth's Cabinet Nomination Faces Scrutiny Over Abuse Allegations by Mother
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Pete Hegseth, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for Defense Secretary, faces allegations of abusing women, including a 2017 sexual assault claim. His mother previously accused him of mistreating women, though she later apologized. These allegations complicate his Senate confirmation, with some Republican senators expressing concern. Hegseth denies the claims, stating the incident was investigated and no charges were filed. Despite controversies, some GOP senators support his nomination, while public opinion remains divided.
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