Parlatore said that following the incident, Hegseth reached a confidential settlement that included a cash payment and a nondisclosure agreement but he would not disclose the payment amount. He and Rauchet were photographed having a private dinner with President Donald Trump just over two weeks after the alleged incident in Monterey. His records show that he left the District of Columbia National Guard as a major in 2021. He did not face any formal investigations into his conduct during his National Guard service, according to a spokesperson for the National Guard Bureau. Editors note: This article has been updated with the information that Hegseth no longer works for Fox News.

Source: Fox News November 19, 2024 15:22 UTC