Trump Cabinet Nominee Hegseth Faces Backlash Over Assault Allegations
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Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host nominated by Donald Trump for Secretary of Defense, faces resurfaced sexual assault allegations from 2017. The incident allegedly occurred in Monterey, California, after Hegseth spoke at a Republican women's event. No charges were filed, and Hegseth's attorney claims the allegations are false, citing a lack of evidence from a police investigation. Details of the police report remain undisclosed due to legal exemptions.
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