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Democrats Grill Pete Hegseth On Sexual Assault And Alcohol Abuse Claims, But Republicans Defend Trump’s Pentagon Pick At Confirmation Hearing -Update
Hegseth drew $4.6 million over two years at Fox News
Pete Hegseth, the former co-host of Fox & Friends Weekend, launched a broadside against media coverage of his Defense Secretary nomination in the early part of his confirmation hearing today, as he has pushed back against reports of drunkenness and a claim of sexual assault. Hegseth was Trump’s surprise pick as Defense Secretary, but his nomination appeared to be in danger as allegations surfaced that he had been accused of sexually assaulting a woman after a night of drinking in 2017. At the hearing, Hegseth was asked about the allegations and other criticisms, including accusations that he mismanaged two non-profits he led before he landed a Fox News gig.
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