Pete Hegseth Dismisses Whistleblower Report as ‘Disgruntled Employee’ Claim During Press Briefing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Defense, is facing scrutiny over a whistleblower report alleging mismanagement and favoritism during his time in leadership roles. Speaking to reporters at a press briefing, Hegseth dismissed the allegations as an “email from a disgruntled employee,” asserting that the claims are baseless and politically motivated.

The whistleblower report, which surfaced earlier this week, accuses Hegseth of fostering a hostile work environment and using his position for personal gain during his tenure as a Fox News host and as a veterans’ advocacy leader. Critics argue that the report raises questions. . .