Trump, Hegseth and Defense Secretary

Trump ditching defense secretary pick 'a real possibility': report
Although Donald Trump is confident in his defense secretary nominee, Pete Hegseth, two sources tell Vanity Fair special correspondent Gabriel Sherman that some of the president-elect's allies are worried the Fox News host won't "survive" the allegations against him.
Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Defense Secretary, was accused of sexual assault in 2017
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who is Trump’s pick to lead the DOD, was accused of sexual assault after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California.
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Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth Said to Face Previous Sexual Misconduct Allegation
Sources say Donald Trump’s transition team leadership met with the former Fox News host, who is a left-field pick to head the Department of Defense, about the claims on Thursday.
Trump taps Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Fox News host Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense, the former president announced Tuesday night. Hegseth, 44, is an Army veteran who served in Iraq and Afghanistan. He has an undergraduate degree from Princeton and a master's degree from Harvard.
Pete Hegseth nominated for defense secretary: How does his experience compare to others?
The nomination of Fox News host Pete Hegseth for defense secretary has left many wondering how his experience compares to people who have previously served.
Trump's defense secretary pick, Pete Hegseth, faced a sexual assault investigation in 2017
The former Fox News host wasn't charged in the investigation conducted by Monterey, California, police in October 2017.
Hegseth, Trump's defense pick, paid settlement to woman who accused him of sexual assault: Lawyer
A lawyer for the Fox News star said in a statement that Pete Hegseth settled in December 2020 only because he feared his career would suffer if her allegations were made public.
What Are the Allegations Against Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pick for Defense Secretary?
His choice for defense secretary, Fox News host Pete Hegseth, is facing allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2017 and then paid her a settlement. A separate report also accuses Hegseth of being an extremist during his time in the National Guard.
New Sexual Assault Allegation Details Against Pete Hegseth Emerge: Here’s What To Know As Trump Defends Defense Secretary Nominee
New details emerged over the weekend about a 2017 sexual assault allegation against President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Defense Department, Fox News host Pete Hegseth—and while Hegseth has admitted through his lawyer to paying his accuser in a settlement,
7 things to know about Minnesotan Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for defense secretary
As President-elect Donald Trump’s second administration comes into clearer focus, one newly announced Cabinet pick has been ringing bells for some Minnesotans. Trump has tapped “Fox and Friends” host Pete Hegseth to run the Department of Defense.
7 things to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defense secretary pick
Hegseth, 44, has developed a close rapport with Trump, who also reportedly considered him for a post in his first administration. Hegseth has lobbied Trump to release service members accused of war crimes.
China rebuffs meeting with US defense secretary
China rejected a meeting with Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin during a conference in southeast Asia this week, marking the ...
US defense chief says alliance with Philippines will transcend administrations
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has condemned China's dangerous actions against the Philippines and renewed a warning ...
Trump defense pick Pete Hegseth paid settlement to woman who accused him of sexual assault, denies allegation
Hegseth's attorney says he is "completely innocent" and the woman who accused him "was the aggressor." Trump is standing ...
Trump Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth was involved in investigation into 2017 sexual assault allegation
Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, was involved in a police investigation into an alleged sexual ...
Southeast Asian defense chiefs meet in Laos as maritime disputes with China are flaring
Southeast Asian defense chiefs and representatives met in Laos on Wednesday for security talks at a time of increasing ...
Could Donald Trump's Secretary Of Defense Nominee Clash With Air Force General Brown?
US President-elect Donald Trump's pick for his new secretary of defense has attracted criticism from his opponents and also ...
Trump’s Cabinet: Lutnick Expected For Commerce Secretary—Not Treasury—After Infighting
Trump is expected to make Matt Gaetz his attorney general and Marco Rubio his secretary of state, and place Tulsi Gabbard, ...
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Philippines, United States sign military intelligence-sharing deal
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin signed the agreement with his Philippine counterpart, Gilberto Teodoro, at Manila's ...