A post on X claims to show Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth in his underwear at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City. Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense. Visiting the 9/11 Memorial in his underwear. The Pentagon has nothing to worry about. Our armed forces have longed to be led by a drunk, […]
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A post on X claims to show Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth in his underwear at the 9/11 Memorial in New York City.
Verdict: Misleading
Hegseth was wearing a bathing suit because he was just on a swim to honor veterans.
Fact Check:
Since being nominated by President-Elect Donald Trump to serve as his Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth has faced intense opposition. The current Fox News host and former Army officer has recently been linked to sexual assault allegations as well as “excessive drinking” while working for a non-profit. Trump, however has stood firm by his side and continues to support Hegseth.
