Trump's transition team caught off guard by Hegseth allegation
Source: CNN Politics
Updated 8:17 PM EST, Fri November 15, 2024
CNN — President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team was in the middle of announcing new Cabinet picks this week when they were informed of a sexual assault allegation about one of his previous selections, Pete Hegseth, stunning several members of Trump’s team who have since raised questions about the viability of his nomination, according to two people close to the situation.
Trump had announced he was tapping Hegseth as his next secretary of defense after only days of considering the veteran-turned-Fox News host and very little internal vetting. Within 48 hours, the heads of Trump’s transition team were brought a complaint about a sexual assault allegation regarding Hegseth. The campaign was brought information that aligns with what Monterey, California, police described as an investigation into “an alleged sexual assault” involving Hegseth on October 8, 2017.
Hegseth was a speaker at a conference held by the California Federation of Republican Women at a hotel during the timeframe when the alleged assault took place, according to photos of the event posted on Facebook. Hegseth has not been charged in any criminal case or named as a defendant in any civil lawsuit filed in Monterey County since 2017, and his attorney denied any wrongdoing.
But the nature of the allegations caused incoming chief of staff Susie Wiles to question Hegseth during a call Thursday, a source told CNN. Wiles asked Hegseth if there were any other issues the team should be aware of moving forward.
Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/15/politics/trump-transition-hegseth-allegations/index.html
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Was a prerequisite for appointment; sex offender.
The City of Monterey released a redacted version of the alleged incident involving Pete Hegseth which is set forth below:
1. Date, time, and location of occurrence: Between 10/07/2017 at 2359 hours and
10/08/2017 at 0700 hours, 1 Old Golf Course Road
2. Date/Time of Report: 10/12/2017 at 1223 hours
3. Name/Age of Victim: Confidential
4. Factual circumstances surrounding the incident: The Monterey Police Department
investigated an alleged sexual assault at 1 Old Golf Course Road.
5. A general description of any injuries, property, or weapons involved: No weapons or
property involved. Contusions to right thigh.
Footnote: As Dick Cheney once accidentally wounded someone with a shotgun, Pete Hegseth reportedly injured someone with a throwing axe during a TV show.
Sources:
https://files.monterey.gov/News-Releases/2024/24_1114-PHegseth-Inquiry.pdf
https://wealthyspy.com/pete-hegseth/
demeanor I am absolutely shocked that he would assault someone.
