New allegation scandal involving Pete Hegseth

Samantha Deering, the ex-wife of Pete Hegseth, has publicly denied allegations of abuse during their marriage, which were made by Hegseth's former sister-in-law, Danielle Dietrich. These claims were brought forward by Dietrich in an attempt to influence the Senate's vote on Hegseth's confirmation as defense secretary. Deering explicitly stated in an email to NBC News that there was "no physical abuse in my marriage" and that she would not further discuss her marriage to Hegseth. Both Deering and Dietrich have spoken to the FBI during Hegseth's background check, which was described as "unremarkable" by Punchbowl News.

The allegations have surfaced just before Hegseth's expected Senate confirmation, with Dietrich admitting she was motivated by assurances from others that her statement would impact key Republican senators' votes. Political figures like Sen. Tim Sheehy, Vice President JD Vance, and Donald Trump Jr. have criticized the media for focusing on these allegations while downplaying Deering's denial. They describe the coverage as a smear campaign by Democrats and the media to undermine Hegseth's nomination. Advisers to Hegseth and Vance, including Arthur Schwartz and Andrew Surabian, have further condemned the reporting, highlighting its perceived bias and lack of journalistic integrity. 17GEN4.com

Hegseth’s Ex-Wife Disputes Claims from Estranged Ex-Sister-in-Law: ‘There Was No Physical Abuse in My Marriage’