Pete Hegseth Faces Scrutiny Over Misconduct Allegations Ahead of Defense Secretary Hearing

Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense is under fire for alleged sexual misconduct, heavy drinking, and controversial views on women in combat roles.

• Pete Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, is accused of sexual assault, workplace misconduct, and excessive drinking, raising concerns about his qualifications.
• Hegseth has denied the allegations, including a 2017 sexual assault claim, which was settled financially, and has vowed to abstain from alcohol if confirmed.
• Key Republican senators, including Joni Ernst, face pressure to support Hegseth despite reservations, with Ernst's vote seen as pivotal given her advocacy for military sexual assault survivors.
• Democrats and some Republicans have criticized the FBI's background check process for Hegseth, citing incomplete investigations and insufficient vetting of key witnesses.
• Conservative groups and Trump allies are mounting aggressive campaigns to secure Hegseth’s confirmation, while some senators remain undecided amid allegations of intimidation tactics.

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