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Pete Hegseth Ignores Rape Probe and Boasts: God Saved Me

SENATE DRAMA

Donald Trump’s controversial defense pick is likely to face an intense grilling about the allegations against him in his confirmation hearing.

Dan Ladden-Hall
Dan Ladden-Hall 

Breaking News Editor

Pete Hegseth did not address the allegations of sexual assault and other wrongdoing against him in his confirmation hearing opening statement.
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Dan Ladden-Hall

Dan Ladden-Hall

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