Hegseth denies new claims detailed in affidavit turned over to Senate ahead of key vote

Published January 21, 2025 7:27pm ET



A transition aide and an attorney for defense secretary nominee said Pete Hegseth “categorically denies” new allegations detailed in an affidavit provided by his former sister-in-law, claiming Hegseth’s behavior caused his second wife to fear for her safety.

“Mr. Hegseth categorically denies every word of every allegation,” a Hegseth aide said in a statement provided to the Washington Examiner. 

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