Trump team surprised by new details in Hegseth sexual assault allegation

Donald Trump’s transition team was surprised by new details about sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth, his nominee for defense secretary. A police report from 2017 was released, revealing conflicting accounts of an incident involving Hegseth and an unnamed woman. The report includes statements from Hegseth, the accuser, and a nurse, but no charges were filed due to insufficient evidence. Hegseth claims the encounter was consensual, while the accuser alleges she was assaulted after a night of drinking. Hegseth had previously settled with the woman, a fact that was reportedly unknown to the transition team. Despite the controversy, the Trump team continues to support Hegseth, stating that the investigation cleared him of wrongdoing.