Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth was flagged as potential military 'insider threat' because of 'Deus Vult' tattoo
The National Guardsman who in 2021 pegged Pete Hegseth as a potential "insider threat" clarified in an interview with ABC News that his complaint targeted a "Deus Vult" tattoo on the former Fox News host's arm -- not a cross on his chest, as Hegseth has repeatedly claimed.
Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was involved in investigation into 2017 sexual assault allegation
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, was involved in a police investigation into an alleged sexual assault in 2017, local officials in California confirmed Thursday night.
Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth paid settlement to woman who accused him of sexual assault, denies allegation
Hegseth's attorney says he is "completely innocent" and the woman who accused him "was the aggressor." Trump is standing behind him.
Pentagon bracing for sweeping changes after Trump nominates Pete Hegseth for secretary
The Pentagon is bracing for sweeping policy changes under the incoming Trump administration, and some high-level officers could find their careers on the chopping block.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, was accused of sexual assault in 2017
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who is Trump’s pick to lead the DOD, was accused of sexual assault after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California.
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense, the former president announced Tuesday night. Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has an undergraduate degree from Princeton and a master's degree from Harvard.
Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, faced a sexual assault investigation in 2017
The former Fox News host wasn't charged in the investigation conducted by Monterey, California, police in October 2017.
Hegseth, Trump's defense pick, paid settlement to woman who accused him of sexual assault: Lawyer
A lawyer for the Fox News star said in a statement that Pete Hegseth settled in December 2020 only because he feared his career would suffer if her allegations were made public.
What Are the Allegations Against Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pick for Defense Secretary?
His choice for defense secretary, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, is facing allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 and then paid her a settlement. A separate report also accuses Hegseth of being an extremist during his time in the National Guard.
New Sexual Assault Allegation Details Against Pete Hegseth Emerge: Here’s What To Know As Trump Defends Defense Secretary Nominee
New details emerged over the weekend about a 2017 sexual assault allegation against President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, Fox News host Pete Hegseth—and while Hegseth has admitted through his lawyer to paying his accuser in a settlement,
7 things to know about Minnesotan Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary
As President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration comes into clearer focus, one newly announced Cabinet pick has been ringing bells for some Minnesotans. Trump has tapped “Fox and Friends” host Pete Hegseth to run the Department of Defense.
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth accused of being a white supremacist
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Could Donald Trump's Secretary Of Defense Nominee Clash With Air Force General Brown?
US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for his new secretary of defense has attracted criticism from his opponents and also ...
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Defense pick Peter Hegeth paid accuser to protect his career, his lawyer confirms
The Fox News host reached a settlement to resolve an accusation against him, but a recently released memo brought the issue back into the public eye.
Hegseth, Trump's defense pick, paid settlement to woman who accused him of sexual assault, lawyer says
A lawyer for Hegseth said in a statement that he settled in December 2020 only because he feared his career would suffer if her allegations were made public.
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Philippines, United States sign military intelligence-sharing deal
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the agreement with his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, at Manila's ...
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Trump announces new secretary of defense nominee
President-elect Donald Trump announced Army combat veteran and Fox News host Pete Hegseth as his nominee for secretary ...