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Hegseth faces growing GOP scrutiny as allegations mount

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Newest development Dec 4, 2024 · 3 reportsHegseth faces growing GOP scrutiny as allegations mount

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s embattled pick for Defense secretary, faced growing scrutiny from Republican senators Tuesday after a new set of revelations over the weekend involving allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct in his past.

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  1. Allegations against Pete Hegseth are "disturbing": Lindsey Graham

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    Hegseth faces growing GOP scrutiny as allegations mount

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  1. Washington Times

    Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth makes his case to senators as misconduct allegations pile up (opens Washington Times)

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    Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth is making the rounds on Capitol Hill this week, meeting with GOP senators whose votes he will need to be confirmed amid growing allegations of personal misconduct.

  2. Newsweek

    Allegations against Pete Hegseth are "disturbing": Lindsey Graham (opens Newsweek)

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    Senator Lindsey Graham said Pete Hegseth faces a "difficult" road ahead to getting confirmed as Trump's Secretary of Defense.

  3. The Boston Globe

    Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth meets with Republican senators (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Hegseth is running into questions amid a sexual assault allegation, which he has denied, and other emerging reports about his work conduct and history.

  4. The Hill

    Hegseth faces growing GOP scrutiny as allegations mount (opens The Hill)

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    Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s embattled pick for Defense secretary, faced growing scrutiny from Republican senators Tuesday after a new set of revelations over the weekend involving allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct in his past.

  5. Fortune

    Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth faces Senate scrutiny over sexual assault and workplace alcohol use allegations (opens Fortune)

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    Over sexual assault and workplace alcohol use allegations

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