Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary nominee, faces serious allegations of abusive conduct from his second wife, despite her nondisparagement clause from their 2018 divorce. An affidavit from his former sister-in-law details claims of Samantha Hegseth's fear of Pete's erratic behavior, including an incident where she hid from him. Although Samantha publicly denied physical abuse, the divorce agreement restricts her from discussing their past negatively, complicating Senate evaluation of these claims. This situation raises significant concerns for senators who are undecided on his nomination amid repeated allegations against Mr. Hegseth.
Danielle Diettrich Hegseth's affidavit reveals concerning claims about Pete Hegseth's behavior, while his second wife, Samantha, is bound by a nondisparagement clause.
Samantha Hegseth's contract ensures she cannot publicly disclose any negative experiences of her marriage, complicating the verification of allegations against Pete Hegseth.
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