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Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth was flagged

ABC on MSN · 4h

Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth was flagged as potential military 'insider threat' because of 'Deus Vult' tattoo

The National Guardsman who in 2021 pegged Pete Hegseth as a potential "insider threat" clarified in an interview with ABC News that his complaint targeted a "Deus Vult" tattoo on the former Fox News host's arm -- not a cross on his chest, as Hegseth has repeatedly claimed.

U.S. News & World Report on MSN · 5h

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.

The New York Times · 22h

What’s Right and Wrong About Trump’s Defense Secretary Pick

Pete Hegseth may not be qualified, but his nomination at least represents a legitimate policy change after over 20 years of failed wars.

Questions grow over Trump’s pick for defense secretary

Fox News host Pete Hegseth’s attorney confirmed that Hegseth paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017 as part ...

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Former defense secretary pushes back on nominee's claim that women shouldn't serve in combat units

Fmr. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who ended the Pentagon's ban on women serving in combat units, addressed Hegseth's claim ...

It’s All Fun and Games Until a Television Host Becomes Secretary of Defense

Sign up for The Media Today, CJR’s daily newsletter. His nomination also stands out because of the distance between his ...

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