Fox News is pretending allegations against Hegseth aren't a thing

A series of troubling revelations about Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of defense, have emerged over the past few days. But there has been little mention of these controversies on Fox News, where Hegseth worked for years as an on-air host and commentator.

The New York Times published a letter from Hegseth’s mother accusing him of abusing women. A police report detailing an alleged rape has also been released, and reports of purported public drunkenness, use of racial slurs, and possible mismanagement of charity funds have also emerged.

But according to a report from CNN, Fox News has ignored the most recent revelations about Hegseth. Instead of discussing the allegations and how Hegseth being confirmed as defense secretary could seriously affect the U.S. military, the conservative network’s talking heads have instead been singing his praises.

For instance, Brian Kilmeade, co-host of “Fox & Friends,” told viewers on an episode last Tuesday that “a lot of people are pumped up” about the nomination.