Pete Hegseth Paid Accuser As Allegation Meant He'd Likely be Fired—Attorney

Pete Hegseth entered into a settlement with the woman who accused him of sexual assault because he knew the allegation could get him fired from Fox News, his attorney has said. Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, was investigated for sexual assault in California seven years ago. It has since been revealed that in 2023, Hegseth entered into a mutual nondisclosure agreement with the accuser, which included him paying her an unknown sum, The Washington Post reported, citing a statement from Hegseth's lawyer Tim Parlatore. This came after Vanity Fair reported earlier on Thursday that Trump's transition team learned of a sexual misconduct allegation against Hegseth on Wednesday night, citing unnamed sources. Trump's incoming chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and Trump's lawyers spoke to Hegseth about the situation Thursday, according to the magazine.

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Rogue Valley said:

Pete Hegseth paid accuser as allegation meant he'd likely be fired—attorney

The Fox News commentator paid the woman who had accused him of sexual assault as part of a nondisclosure agreement.

www.newsweek.com

Eerily similar to Donald Trump and his payoff/NDA with porn actress Stormy Daniels.

BREAKING: Like Trump, cabinet pick and Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth paid hush money to accuser

Pete Hegseth is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense

www.nj.com

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Ishm said:

In Trumps and maga eyes this makes him extra qualified for a senior govt role.

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Kelby said:

Hey, they let you do it if you're a star.

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