Pete Hegseth, who has been nominated by President Trump to lead the Pentagon, recently sent a detailed letter to Sen. Thom Tillis addressing allegations made by his former sister-in-law. The allegations included claims of excessive drinking and mistreatment of his second ex-wife. Hegseth took to social media to share the letter on Friday.
The affidavit submitted by Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, to the Senate Armed Services Committee accused him of being 'abusive' towards his second ex-wife. The contents of the affidavit were obtained from a reliable source.
These recent allegations have put Hegseth's nomination at risk, adding to previous claims of sexual assault and excessive drinking in the workplace. These allegations surfaced after his nomination by President Trump in November.
Despite the mounting accusations, Hegseth has consistently denied all claims of misconduct, including the accusation of having a drinking problem. He has stated that if confirmed as secretary of defense, he would refrain from consuming alcohol while serving in that capacity.
