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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice for Defense Secretary, is facing scrutiny after an email surfaced in which his mother accuses him of mistreating women.
However, Hegseth’s mother has since defended her son and denied the allegations made in the email. She maintains that her previous statements were taken out of context.
As Hegseth prepares for his confirmation hearing in the Senate, the allegations have raised questions about his suitability for the role. The confirmation process is expected to be contentious, with Democrats likely to focus on the allegations against him.