Trump defense pick Hegseth accused of 2017 sexual assault

President-elect Trump nominated the 44-year-old National Guard veteran on Tuesday to run the world's most powerful military, despite having never managed a large organization.

Former US President Donald Trump, with his lawyer Todd Blanche (R), arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court for a hearing in his case of paying hush money to cover up extramarital affairs in New York City on February 15, 2024. (Credit: AFP)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

WASHINGTON - One of Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks just became even more so: Pete Hegseth, tapped for defense secretary earlier this week, was accused of sexual

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Trump defense pick Hegseth accused of 2017 sexual assault

President-elect Trump nominated the 44-year-old National Guard veteran on Tuesday to run the world's most powerful military, despite having never managed a large organization.

Former US President Donald Trump, with his lawyer Todd Blanche (R), arrives at Manhattan Criminal Court for a hearing in his case of paying hush money to cover up extramarital affairs in New York City on February 15, 2024. (Credit: AFP)

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