Pete Hegseth could be impeached by Donald Trump before he has even been in power for a day. The US president’s favorite secretary of defense is facing a number of serious allegations. An email from his mother reveals human depths.
Names of possible replacement candidates are already being whispered in Washington. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is considered the favorite. The Wall Street Journal reported this on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions. Hegseth’s appointment is shaky as allegations about his personal and professional life mount.
An email from his mother Penelope could now be the political death knell. The 2018 letter was leaked to the New York Times in which she made serious accusations against her son in his dealings with women. It says something like: “You are a misogynist – that is the ugly truth and I have no respect for a man who demeans women, lies to them, cheats on them, sleeps with them and uses them for his own power and ego. “
Mother is now rowing back
His behavior was ‘despicable’ and ‘offensive’. She concluded her angry letter to her son, who should have led the most powerful army in the world, with a clear message: “On behalf of all the women (and I know there are many) whom you have abused in any way, I say : … seek help and be honest with yourself …’ Meanwhile, his mother claimed that these lines were written in a turbulent state. Hegseth is a good father and husband.
Yet Trump allies are increasingly convinced he may be the wrong candidate. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham called some reports about Hegseth’s past behavior disturbing. “I want to make sure every young woman feels safe and respected in the U.S. Armed Forces,” Graham said, according to the AP.
Hegseth is said to have an alcohol problem
In addition to his treatment of women, Hegseth has been accused of unprofessional conduct. The charges include mismanagement of funds and drunkenness in the work environment, which allegedly led to his expulsion from a nonprofit organization for veterans.
War veteran and former Fox News host Hegseth would need the support of Senate Republicans to win confirmation for the post. Trump’s office and DeSantis’ team did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Ron DeSantis, who lost his bid for the Republican presidential nomination to Trump, was already on a previous list of possible candidates for secretary of defense, according to the Wall Street Journal, but Trump initially chose Hegseth. After his mother’s revelations, he may no longer have a chance at the top job at the Pentagon…
Source: Krone
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