Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth
Senators have received an affidavit from the former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of defense, that says his behavior caused his second wife to fear for her safety. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports from Capitol Hill as Hegseth and his attorney deny the allegations as he awaits Senate confirmation.
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Senators learn new Hegseth allegations in affidavit by former sister-in-law
The former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth told senators in a sworn affidavit that he caused his second wife to fear for her personal safety and abused alcohol over the course of many years.CBS News - 3h -
Senators receive affidavit with new allegations about Pete Hegseth
Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Defense, is facing new allegations in an affidavit reviewed by senators. In the document, Hegseth's former sister-in-law alleges he ...CBS News - 4h -
Senators receive new allegations against Pete Hegseth, who denies the claims
The former sister-in-law of Trump’s Defense Secretary pick said in an affidavit that Hegseth made his second wife fear for her safety. Hegseth's second wife said, "I do not believe your information ...NBC News - 9h -
Senators learn new Hegseth allegations in affidavit by former sister-in-law
The former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth told senators in a sworn affidavit that he caused his second wife to fear for her personal safety and abused alcohol over the course of many years.CBS News - 3h -
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