Trump's Defense Nominee Faces Controversy Over Accusations and Past Actions
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President-elect Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, reportedly paid a woman to remain silent about a sexual assault allegation to avoid losing his job at Fox News. Hegseth denies the accusation, claiming the encounter was consensual. His lawyer stated that the settlement was made to prevent a lawsuit that could have led to his dismissal from Fox. Despite the allegations, Trump's transition team has not reconsidered Hegseth's nomination, and no charges have been filed against him.
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