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Newsweek: Republican Senator Says New Reports 'Could' Sink Pete Hegseth's Nomination [View all]
Newsweek - Republican Senator Says New Reports 'Could' Sink Pete Hegseth's Nomination
By Jason Lemon
Senior Politics Editor, Weekend
Published Nov 17, 2024 at 11:36 AM EST
Updated Nov 17, 2024 at 12:47 PM EST
Senator Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, said on Sunday that new reporting on President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's sexual assault allegation could potentially prevent his confirmation.
Last week it was reported that Hegseth was investigated for sexual assault in California seven years ago. No charges were filed, and Hegseth has "vigorously denied any and all accusations," Trump spokesman Steven Cheung told Vanity Fair.
Then on Saturday, The Washington Post reported that Hegseth entered into a mutual nondisclosure agreement with the accuser, which included him paying her an unknown sum.
Parlatore previously told Newsweek last week that no criminal charges were filed.
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By Jason Lemon
Senior Politics Editor, Weekend
Published Nov 17, 2024 at 11:36 AM EST
Updated Nov 17, 2024 at 12:47 PM EST
Senator Markwayne Mullin, an Oklahoma Republican, said on Sunday that new reporting on President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's sexual assault allegation could potentially prevent his confirmation.
Last week it was reported that Hegseth was investigated for sexual assault in California seven years ago. No charges were filed, and Hegseth has "vigorously denied any and all accusations," Trump spokesman Steven Cheung told Vanity Fair.
Then on Saturday, The Washington Post reported that Hegseth entered into a mutual nondisclosure agreement with the accuser, which included him paying her an unknown sum.
Parlatore previously told Newsweek last week that no criminal charges were filed.
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