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NBC Report Stirs At Lot Of Debate Before Senate Vote

Well, here we go again. Another high-profile Trump nominee, another last-minute “bombshell” that’s more dud than dynamite. Pete Hegseth, President Trump’s pick to be the next Secretary of Defense, is facing yet another round of the predictable smear machine. This time, the drama comes courtesy of his brother’s ex-wife, Danielle Hegseth, who has lobbed a series of allegations at him in a last-ditch effort to derail his confirmation. Spoiler alert: the so-called “bombshell” is falling apart faster than CNN’s ratings.

The Senate Armed Services Committee narrowly advanced Hegseth’s nomination in a 14-13 party-line vote, sending it to the Senate for confirmation. And just as the Democrats were licking their wounds, out comes an affidavit from Danielle Hegseth, filled with dramatic claims about Pete’s alleged behavior toward his second wife. According to NBC News, who is running point on this hit piece, Danielle alleges that Pete Hegseth’s conduct caused his former wife, Samantha, to fear for her safety. She claims Samantha developed escape plans and even once hid in a closet.

Now, let’s pause for a second. Here’s where this story unravels. NBC News conveniently glosses over the most critical piece of information: Samantha Hegseth, the very person these allegations are supposedly about, has denied all of it. And not vaguely or half-heartedly—she’s on record flat-out denying the claims, saying, “There was no physical abuse in my marriage.” She further clarified that she’s never authorized anyone to speak on her behalf and has told NBC to respect her decision not to comment further.

So, what do we have here? A third-party affidavit from a woman who isn’t directly involved and who happens to be Pete Hegseth’s brother’s ex-wife. That’s about as far removed as you can get while still attempting to sound credible. NBC News seems to have forgotten the basic rule of journalism: verify your sources and get corroboration. Instead, they’ve gone all in on hearsay that’s already been contradicted by the person it supposedly concerns.

But wait—it gets better. Danielle Hegseth herself admits in the affidavit that she was assured her statement would sway certain senators who are still “on the fence” about Hegseth’s nomination. She even acknowledges that without this assurance, she wouldn’t have gone public at all. In other words, this isn’t about justice or truth—it’s about political maneuvering. She’s effectively admitting that her affidavit is a political weapon.

And let’s not ignore the media’s role in this circus. NBC News, apparently still stinging from CNN’s recent defamation loss, seems eager to step into the same quicksand. They’re running with a story that’s built on shaky allegations, ignoring the outright denial from the person at the center of it, and amplifying a narrative that reeks of desperation. With this kind of journalism, it’s no wonder trust in the media is at an all-time low.

What’s truly remarkable is how predictable all of this has become. Every Trump nominee faces the same playbook: character assassination, media amplification, and last-minute “revelations” designed to derail their confirmation. It’s a tired script, and in this case, it’s not even a good one. The allegations lack substance, the supposed victim denies them, and the timing is as suspect as ever.

The Senate will soon vote on Hegseth’s confirmation, and given the lack of credible evidence against him, the Democrats’ theatrics are unlikely to stop him. But this episode serves as yet another reminder of the lengths some will go to in order to block Trump’s nominees—not with facts or policy debates, but with personal attacks and unverified allegations. It’s a playbook the American people are getting pretty tired of. And if NBC News isn’t careful, they might find themselves following CNN into the courtroom.

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