Sen. Susan Collins said she ‘absolutely’ would like to hear from Hegseth accuser

Published December 11, 2024 5:30pm ET



Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) said she’d be interested in hearing from the witness involved in the alleged sexual assault involving Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary.

“Absolutely, that someone, if they are willing to come forward, might say something that can help us through the decision-making,” Collins said, speaking to reporters following her first meeting with Hegseth on Wednesday.

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