Trump's Pentagon Nominee Faces Scrutiny Amid Gaetz's Departure
TL;DR
Senate Republicans are showing openness to confirming Pete Hegseth as defense secretary despite past allegations of sexual misconduct, which were investigated by police but did not result in charges. Hegseth, who settled with his accuser through a nondisclosure agreement, denies the allegations.
- Senate Republicans are more receptive to Hegseth despite Gaetz’s exit The Washington Post
- Police report reveals new details from sexual assault allegation against Trump’s defense secretary nominee CNN
- With Gaetz gone, Trump’s troubled Pentagon nominee is in the hot seat POLITICO
- Pete Hegseth’s Metamorphosis: From Critic of War Crimes to Defender of the Accused The New York Times
- Donald Trump’s Most Dangerous Cabinet Pick The Atlantic
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