Pete Hegseth's mother, Penelope, has now rescinded the harsh words she wrote in a 2018 email, telling The New York Times that her son — who has been nominated to lead the Department of Defense — is 'a good husband,

Pete Hegseth's mom, Pete Hegseth, accused her son of abusing women for years in an email released by 'New York Times.'

Pete Hegseth 's own mother accused him of being abusive toward women in a 2018 email.

WASHINGTON—Republican senators said that they want closer scrutiny of President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary and signaled the next few days could be critical for determining whether Pete Hegseth has enough support to be confirmed.