Trump defence pick paid accuser to save Fox News job, but denies claimGetty ImagesPresident-elect Donald Trump's pick to serve as defence secretary paid a woman who accused him of sexual assault to stay quiet so he would not risk losing his job at Fox News, his lawyer has told the BBC's US partner CBS News. His lawyer told CBS that Hegseth paid a confidential financial settlement as he feared he would be sacked from his job at the news network. The latest news comes just days after Trump named Hegseth as his pick to serve as defence secretary. Hegseth's lawyer told CBS News the settlement payment occurred "a couple [of] years ago" but would not specify an exact date. The allegation has not led to Trump reconsidering his pick for defence secretary, his transition team has said.

Source: Fox News November 18, 2024 18:29 UTC