Breaking news: Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law tells senators he was abusive to second wife
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Jan. 21, 2025, 4:37 p.m. ET

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Pete Hegseth’s Ex-Sister-in-Law Tells Senators He Was Abusive to Second Wife

In a sworn statement to the Senate, she said the secretary of defense nominee’s ex-wife once hid in a closet from him and had a safe word to call for help if she needed to get away from him. Hegseth’s attorney denied her account.

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