Pete Hegseth’s ex-wife gave a new statement to the FBI about the former Fox News host’s drinking habits, according to a report. Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, has faced several allegations of alcohol abuse,

Trump's defence secretary nominee has denied claims of spousal abuse, made by his former-sister in law in an affidavit.

Hegseth denies the allegations outlined in the affidavit, which says he was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety.

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Pete Hegseth’s former sister-in-law gave an affidavit to the Senate Armed Services Committee accusing him of being “abusive” toward his second ex-wife, according to a copy of the affidavit obtained by CNN.

WASHINGTON — Senators on both sides of the aisle raised new questions on Wednesday about the vetting process for Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth, pointing to allegations that were not disclosed by the Trump transition team as part of Hegseth’s FBI background check that was transmitted to two key lawmakers ahead of his confirmation hearing.

Pete Hegseth's lawyer dissected and refuted a new affidavit from the defense secretary nominee's ex sister-in-law in a letter to SASC chairman Wicker on Wednesday.