Trump's Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Faces Seven-Year-Old Monterey Sexual Misconduct Allegations

Nov 15, 2024, 06:34 AM

President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct. The Trump transition team held a meeting to discuss these allegations, which Hegseth denies. Vanity Fair reported that the allegations were significant enough to involve Trump's lawyers. Hegseth, a Fox News host, was investigated by the Monterey Police Department seven years ago in 2017 for an alleged sexual assault at a hotel in the seaside city. Despite the investigation, no criminal charges were filed. The allegations have resurfaced as Hegseth's nomination progresses.