Pete Hegseth's Mother Accuses Him of Long-Term Abuse in Leaked Email

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, faces controversy after an email from his mother, Penelope Hegseth, accused him of abusing women. The email, sent during his divorce from his second wife, Samantha, was later retracted by Penelope, who claimed her statements were made in anger. Hegseth has also been involved in a sexual assault investigation in Monterey, California, which he denies, calling the encounter consensual. The controversy has raised concerns within Trump's team about Hegseth's nomination.