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Pete Hegseth appears to be on the verge of confirmation as secretary of defense, but Democrats are gearing up for a fierce battle to block it. If you thought the Democrats’ smear tactics against Justice Brett Kavanaugh were a thing of the past, think again; they’re dusting off the same old playbook to derail Hegseth’s nomination.
OnTuesday,senatorsreceivedanaffidavitfromHegseth’sformersister-in-law,allegingbehaviorthatpurportedlymadehissecondwifefearforhersafety.
Theformersister-in-law,DanielleHegseth,submittedtheaffidavitinresponsetoaJan.18letterfromSen.JackReed,D-R.I.,seeking“astatementattestingtoyourpersonalknowledgeaboutMr.Hegseth’sfitnesstooccupythisimportantposition.”
Reed,therankingDemocratontheSenateArmedServicesCommittee,askedDanielleHegsethtodetailwhatsheknewof“instancesofabuse,orthreatsofabuse,perpetratedagainstanyotherperson”and“mistreatmentofaspouse,formerspouse,orothermembersofhisfamily,”amongotherrequests.
ReedsaidinastatementTuesday,“AsIhavesaidformonths,thereportsofMr.Hegseth’shistoryofall
