Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was involved in investigation into 2017 sexual assault allegation
President-elect Donald Trump surprised some Republican senators by picking former Fox News host Pete Hegseth to lead the Pentagon.

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2 developments- Nov 13, 2024Only right-leaning coverage:Trump Nominates Fox News Host Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense
- Nov 15, 2024Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was involved in investigation into 2017 sexual assault allegation
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3 viewpointsTrump Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over 2017 Sexual Assault Allegation
Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was involved in investigation into 2017 sexual assault allegation
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6 viewpointsPentagon nominee Pete Hegseth was investigated in an alleged sexual assault in 2017
Trump's pick to lead Defense Department was accused of sexual assault in 2017
Hegseth, Nominee for Defense Secretary, Faced a Sexual Assault Allegation During 2017 Police Call