Controversial Trump Defense Pick Faces Allegations and Insider Threat Concerns

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's nominee for defense secretary, reportedly paid a settlement to a woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017. Hegseth's lawyer claims the settlement was made to avoid career damage during the MeToo movement, asserting the allegations were false and amounted to blackmail. The incident allegedly occurred after a Republican women's convention, with the woman filing a police report but no charges were made. Despite the controversy, Trump's team continues to support Hegseth's nomination.