Despite allegations of misconduct, President Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth as Secretary of Defense. These claims were previously investigated by Monterey police and deemed unsubstantiated, according to Hegseth’s lawyer. This follows the similarly controversial nomination of Matt Gaetz as Attorney General, announced after a single morning conversation with Trump. My administration stands firmly behind both nominees, confident in their qualifications and denial of the accusations.
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Matt Gaetz’s nomination as Attorney General by former President Trump has sparked controversy due to allegations of sexual misconduct. A 17-year-old victim has claimed Gaetz was present at a 2017 party where he allegedly engaged in sexual activity, while his former friend, Joel Greenberg, has admitted to having sex with the victim when she was underage and has stated that Gaetz paid him to bring women, some under 18, for sexual encounters. Gaetz’s nomination comes despite past accusations of inappropriate behavior, including a 2022 report from former Representative Markwayne Mullin, now a Senator, who detailed Gaetz bragging about his sexual exploits with young women to other members of Congress.
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