Pete Hegseth, nominated by President Trump to lead the Pentagon, acknowledged a $50,000 payment to a woman who accused him of sexual assault back in 2017. Despite the payment, no charges were filed against him by prosecutors. The confirmation process included scrutiny from lawmakers, particularly Sen. Elizabeth Warren. While two Republican senators, Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, expressed opposition, Hegseth continues to deny the allegations, claiming they are baseless and that contact with the woman was consensual. He faced additional scrutiny due to statements from a former sister-in-law regarding past domestic concerns.
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee for the Pentagon, confirmed paying $50,000 to a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017.
Senators including Elizabeth Warren questioned Hegseth during his confirmation, revealing allegations and payment made to address accusations regarding a past incident.
Despite an investigation into the 2017 assault claim and no charges being filed, opposition to Hegseth's nomination has surfaced among Republican senators.
Hegseth has consistently denied wrongdoing, stating his interactions were consensual and labeling the allegations as false.
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