Most recently, Hegseth’s former sister-in-law submitted an affidavit to Senators, presenting new accusations that he instilled fear for her safety in his second wife. Hegseth has categorically denied these claims. When the reporter asked Senator Kennedy if he had any concerns regarding the allegations in the affidavit, he replied, “I’ve seen this movie before. I saw it in the Kavanaugh letters.” He noted that the individual making the accusations did not appear in person, stating, “The author of the affidavit submitted the affidavit and said she wouldn’t take questions. I noticed that she didn’t present herself at the hearing to be examined, and Mr. Hegseth has denied it all.”
Samantha Hegseth, the nominee’s second wife, responded to NBC News on Monday, choosing not to discuss her marriage. “First and foremost, I have not and will not comment on my marriage to Pete Hegseth. I do not have representatives speaking on my behalf, nor have I ever asked anyone to share or speak about the details of my marriage on my behalf, whether it be a reporter, a committee member, a transition team member, etc.,” she stated. “I do not believe your information to be accurate, and I have cc’d my lawyer.”
Pete Hegseth’s attorney, Tim Parlatore, also refuted the allegations, asserting, “Sam has never alleged that there was any abuse; she signed court documents acknowledging that there was no abuse and recently reaffirmed the same during her FBI interview. Belated claims by Danielle Dietrich, an anti-Trump far-left Democrat who…”
In the same interview, Kennedy commented on President Trump’s decision to place federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) employees on leave. He stated, “The American public has made it abundantly clear that the most effective way to eliminate discrimination based on race or gender is to cease all forms of discrimination related to these factors. The reality is that the American populace does not focus on race or gender as much as certain individuals in Washington would like to suggest.”
The senator further elaborated, “People prioritize merit and character. They recognize that the essence of a person transcends color. Most Americans adopt a pragmatic approach to issues of race and gender, understanding that fundamentally, we are all similar. Personally, I have always believed that race or gender should neither be a means to assist nor to disadvantage an individual.” He concluded, “During the past four years under President Biden, the approach was entirely contrary to this perspective. I believe that under President Trump, we will witness a return to a system that is neutral with respect to race and gender, grounded in merit.”
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