Pete Hegseth's Mother Allegedly Accused Him of Being a 'Women Abuser' in Email

Pete Hegseth, a prominent figure and President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, has recently come under scrutiny due to an email sent by his mother, Penelope Hegseth. In this email, she expressed serious concerns about her son's character.

"You are an abuser of women — that is the ugly truth and I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around, and uses women for his own power and ego," Penelope wrote in a 2018 email.

This revelation comes after allegations of sexual assault against Hegseth surfaced in 2017 when a woman accused him of detaining her in a hotel room in California. Although he was not charged with any crime, he claimed the encounter was consensual.

"On behalf of all the women (and I know it’s many) you have abused in some way, I say… get some help and take an honest look at yourself," the email continued.

When approached for comment, Penelope Hegseth acknowledged writing the email but clarified that it was sent out of anger during her son's divorce. She later reached out to him again to apologize for her harsh words, stating, “I know my son. He is a good father and husband.”

Despite these personal controversies, Trump has continued to support Hegseth's nomination. In addition to his political aspirations, Pete Hegseth has had a commendable military career; he has served in the Army National Guard since 2003 and holds the rank of Major.