President Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is confronting serious allegations from his former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth. In a sworn affidavit submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee, Danielle claims that Hegseth exhibited abusive behavior toward his second ex-wife, Samantha Hegseth, causing her to fear for her safety. She recounts instances where Samantha reportedly hid in a closet and established a code word to signal emergencies due to concerns over Hegseth's behavior.
Danielle's affidavit also details episodes of excessive alcohol consumption by Hegseth, including passing out at family gatherings and making. . .