Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary was accused of sexual assault in 2017.

Pete Hegseth, a well-known Fox News personality and President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, found himself at the center of a controversy in 2017. According to a statement released by the city of Monterey, California, Hegseth was accused of sexual assault after speaking at a Republican women's event. However, Hegseth's lawyer, Timothy Parlatore, adamantly denied the allegations, calling them "completely false."

Parlatore explained that the police had already investigated the matter at the time and found no evidence to support the accusations. This incident resurfaced as Hegseth's nomination was announced and has caused some uproar. However, city officials declined to release the police report, citing exemptions under state public records law.

The incident allegedly took place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Monterey, where Hegseth was staying while attending the California Federation of Republican Women's biennial convention. The person who reported the assault had bruises on their right thigh but did not disclose their identity or any other details.

This news first broke in a Vanity Fair article and has since been a topic of discussion in light of Hegseth's nomination. Monterey city officials have not provided further details from the police report, stating that it contained sensitive information that cannot be disclosed.

At the time of the alleged assault, Hegseth was going through a divorce with his second wife and had a child with a Fox News producer, who is now his current wife. His first marriage also ended due to infidelity on his part. Despite these personal issues, Hegseth has been nominated for a top position in the Trump administration.

In response to the controversy, Steven Cheung, a spokesman for the Trump transition, stated that the president-elect is confident in his choice of highly qualified candidates for his administration. Cheung also mentioned that Hegseth has firmly denied the accusations and that no charges were filed against him.

Hegseth's nomination comes as no surprise, given his close relationship with Trump and their shared political views. He has also been a vocal advocate for releasing service members accused of war crimes and has pushed for a stronger and more lethal military. In a podcast interview, Hegseth expressed his belief that allowing women to serve in combat can complicate situations and lead to more casualties.

While the allegations against Hegseth have caused some concern, it remains to be seen how they will affect his confirmation process. As he prepares to take on the role of Secretary of Defense, Hegseth will undoubtedly face scrutiny and criticism, but he remains confident in his ability to serve and make America safe and great again.

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