Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over past assault allegations and extremist ties
Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and nominee for Secretary of Defense, has been accused of sexual assault from 2017, according to a recent police statement. No charges were filed, and Hegseth's attorney claims the allegations are 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 amid his past comments downplaying extremism in the military. Hegseth's nomination comes as he faces scrutiny over these allegations and his views on military extremism, which contrast with the Pentagon's efforts to address such issues.