Pete Hegseth, nominated by Trump for secretary of defense, is facing controversial allegations including sexual misconduct, financial mismanagement, and hate speech. These allegations arose from his previous roles at Veterans for Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America.
Pete Hegseth , chosen by Trump for secretary of defense , is meeting with lawmakers for his confirmation. Hegseth's past includes resignations from Veterans for Freedom and Concerned Veterans for America due to financial mismanagement, sexual impropriety, and personal misconduct. He also faces allegations of sexual assault in 2017, which he denies.
The New Yorker reported on a whistleblower account detailing a sexist culture at CVA, including an attempted sexual assault during a team outing and drunken chants of hate. Hegseth's attorney dismisses these claims
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