Staff ReportsAnother day, another round of accusations aimed at a Trump administration nominee. This time, it’s Pete Hegseth, former host of Fox News’ Fox & Friends, who is dealing with allegations that date back to a 2017 incident. Hegseth’s lawyer, Tim Parlatore, has taken the bull by the horns, asserting that these claims have already been “completely investigated” and that Hegseth stands “completely and totally innocent.” It appears that the Me Too movement’s fallout continues to haunt personalities associated with conservative circles, even when the allegations don’t hold water.
According to Parlatore, this all kicked off at a California Republican Women’s conference where Hegseth allegedly had too many drinks. Who among us hasn’t overindulged at a cocktail party? However, it seems that the accuser, who was sober, took it upon herself to lead him back to his hotel room. The lawyer insists that it was she who took advantage of Hegseth, and that evidence—including video footage—supports this. In fact, the police originally believed there was enough there to charge the accuser, but no further action was taken. Perhaps this is what happens when the narrative doesn’t go as planned; the media loves a sensational story but often ignores the truth lurking beneath.
Lawyer for Defense Secretary Nominee Pete Hegseth Says Sexual Assault Accuser ‘Was the Aggressor‘ https://t.co/rpdIQh2nYr via @BreitbartNews
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It’s noteworthy that the accusations only resurfaced after the accuser lost her job, leading to speculation that her motive might not be as altruistic as claimed. In a classic “he said, she said” scenario, Parlatore’s timeline pushes the idea that Hegseth was ambushed when he was least expecting it. The lawyer sent a cease-and-desist letter back in 2020, but unfortunately for Hegseth, the clouds of litigation still loomed in the form of potential lawsuits from the accuser. Who benefits from a personal crisis if not a lawyer looking to make a quick paycheck?
Fox News, of course, wasn’t about to take any chances. They swiftly moved to protect their brand’s integrity, navigating the waters of confirmation and scandal. A settlement was reached, shrouded in confidentiality agreements—something that the accuser apparently felt free to violate by bringing the story back into the light. This breach might open the floodgates for litigation, with the added bonus of California’s extortion statutes potentially being utilized against the accuser. If nothing else, this should serve as a cautionary tale: messy situations can lead to even messier consequences.
While the political world buzzes with intrigue, the incoming Trump administration is solidly behind Hegseth. Trump’s Director of Communications has made it clear that they are keen on moving forward with the nomination. The administration has reaffirmed Hegseth’s qualifications and dismissed the allegations as baseless. Yet, the shadow of these unresolved claims looms like a dark cloud over the nomination process. If history is any teacher, the left will undoubtedly continue to stir the pot, hoping to derail the ambitions of a strong conservative voice in defense policy. Meanwhile, Pete Hegseth is faced with the chore of dismantling this narrative while trying to step into a role that promises to make America safe and great again—one that apparently has no shortage of obstacles.
