President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth’s confirmation remains in jeopardy as the Senate panel quietly seeks additional information following damning sexual misconduct allegations made against him in 2017.
The former Fox News host is now facing heightened scrutiny after new details emerged, prompting further investigation into his background and jeopardizing his chance to work alongside Trump.
While Hegseth’s supporters argue that the accusations are baseless, the Senate committee’s decision to request more information signals that his confirmation could be far from certain, with some members voicing concerns over the potential implications of the allegations. As the confirmation process unfolds, all eyes are on the Senate panel’s next steps in a contentious and closely watched event.
According to communications, the Senate Armed Services Committee’s Secretary of Defense committee leaders, Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.), are requesting to view documents from the Monterey County District Attorney’s Office and Concerned Veterans for America, a group Hegseth previously led.
They have also asked for more information regarding Hegseth’s financial records and tax returns relating to his time as CEO of Concerned Veterans for America.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), who is also part of the committee,