Pete Hegseth Faces Controversy: Police Report Details Serious Assault Allegations
Reports have surfaced regarding sexual assault allegations against Pete Hegseth, a former Trump administration official and recent defense secretary nominee under Donald Trump.
The alleged incident occurred in October 2017 at a hotel in Monterey, California. According to police records, the accuser reported injuries but claimed there were no weapons involved.
Hegseth’s lawyer has denied the allegations, asserting the interaction was consensual.
Authorities did not file charges after the investigation.
The allegations have raised questions about the vetting processes for Trump administration nominees, with criticism directed at the apparent bypassing of more thorough FBI background checks in favor of private vetting services.