Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick Pete Hegseth Paid to Settle a Sexual Assault Accusation

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Posted on AllSides November 18, 2024

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Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for defense secretary, paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault to head off the threat of a baseless lawsuit, according to Hegseth’s lawyer.

Hegseth was accused of sexual assault in 2017 after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California, according to a statement released by the city. No charges were filed.

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