Trump's Pentagon Nominee Faces New Allegations of Abuse and Misconduct

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for Secretary of Defense, is accused of abusive behavior, excessive drinking, and misconduct by his former sister-in-law, raising questions about his suitability for the role.

Danielle Diettrich Hegseth, Pete Hegseth's former sister-in-law, has submitted a sworn statement alleging abusive behavior toward his second wife, Samantha Hegseth, including an incident where she reportedly hid in a closet for safety.
The allegations include claims of excessive alcohol consumption and 'unpredictable and aggressive' behavior, as well as the use of a codeword by Samantha to signal for help during emergencies.
Hegseth has denied the accusations, calling them a smear campaign, while his former wife Samantha has stated there was no physical abuse during their marriage.
These allegations follow previous claims of sexual misconduct, public drunkenness, and financial mismanagement, which have added to the controversy surrounding his nomination.
With a narrow Republican majority in the Senate, even a small number of dissenting votes could jeopardize Hegseth's confirmation as Secretary of Defense.