Trump's team surprised by sexual assault allegation against Hegseth

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team was surprised by a sexual assault allegation against Pete Hegseth, his nominee for Secretary of Defense. This news emerged while the team was announcing new Cabinet picks, raising concerns about Hegseth's nomination. The allegation relates to an incident from October 2017, when Hegseth spoke at a Republican conference in California. Although he has not faced any criminal charges or civil lawsuits, the transition team is now questioning the viability of his nomination. Despite the unexpected development, sources indicate that Trump and his team are still proceeding with Hegseth's nomination. However, speculation continues about whether he might withdraw amid concerns of further damaging information.