Pete Hegseth faces assault allegations and scrutiny over extremist ties

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and nominee for Secretary of Defense, has been accused of sexual assault from 2017. The allegations surfaced following a police statement, but no charges were filed, and Hegseth's attorney called the claims "completely false." Additionally, Hegseth was flagged as a potential "Insider Threat" by a fellow Army National Guard member due to a tattoo linked to white supremacist groups. This concern was raised in an email to unit leadership, highlighting the tattoo's extremist associations. Hegseth has previously downplayed the role of military members in the January 6 Capitol attack and criticized efforts to address extremism in the military. His nomination comes amid ongoing discussions about extremism within military ranks.