Controversies Surround Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee
TL;DR
Two of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominees, Pete Hegseth for defense secretary and Matt Gaetz for attorney general, are facing sex-related controversies that could impact their Senate confirmations. Hegseth settled a sexual assault claim from 2017, which he denies, while Gaetz resigned from Congress amid an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct with a minor. Both nominees have Trump's support, but their confirmations face scrutiny from lawmakers. Meanwhile, Trump appointed Brendan Carr as the new FCC chairman.
- Two Trump Cabinet nominees embroiled in sex controversies VOA Asia
- Trump’s defense secretary nominee paid accuser but denies sexual assault, attorney says CNN
- Trump Stands by Defense Pick Who Says Encounter With Woman Was Not Sexual Assault The New York Times
- Trump’s Pentagon pick was flagged as a possible ‘Insider Threat’ in the National Guard PBS NewsHour
- Pentagon pick left Guard after being reported as possible ‘insider threat’ due to tattoo The Washington Post
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