Fox & Friends Weekend<\/em> earlier than quitting that job as Trump nominated him for the excessive stage cupboard place.<\/p>\n\n\tBut his nomination teetered for a bit as revelations emerged over a confidential settlement that Hegseth reached with a lady who accused him of sexual assault throughout an encounter in 2017. A police report was filed however Hegseth was not charged. His lawyer instructed The Washington Post that he had been consuming and the intercourse was consensual.<\/p>\n
\n\tIn her assertion, Murkowski stated, \u201cWhile the allegations of sexual assault and excessive drinking do nothing to quiet my concerns, the past behaviors Mr. Hegseth has admitted to, including infidelity on multiple occasions, demonstrate a lack of judgment that is unbecoming of someone who would lead our armed forces. These behaviors starkly contrast the values and discipline expected of servicemembers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n
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