defense secretary pete hegseth: Did Pete Hegseth sanction over $130,000 for home repairs for his house, including $49,000 for an emergency paint job? Democrats come down heavily at him
According to Independent, a letter sent by Reps. Rosa DeLauro and Debbie Wasserman Schultz to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth questions $137,297 in housing work while including $49,900 for an ‘emergency’ paint job. Additionally, they also requested about an explanation for the necessity of these expenses specifically given the US President Donald Trump administration’s efforts to cut the federal spending.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who has an annual income of $246,000 and has earned millions as a former Fox News host is also being reportedly asked to justify his need for government provided housing and detail his rent payments, asserted Independent. The Democrats also highlighted regarding the contrast between Pete Hegseth’s requested upgrades and the unacceptable housing conditions faced by many service members. They even also inquired whether previous defense secretaries had required similar repairs to government housing or not.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to a report from his former Fox News colleague named Jen Griffin by calling it ‘fake news’, noted Independent. Adding onto that, he also claimed that the repairs were initiated by the Department of Defense regardless of who was moving in and accused Jen Griffin and the Democrats of being severe ‘Trump haters’ who disregard the facts.
FAQs:
Why is Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently facing scrutiny?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is recently and reportedly facing scrutiny from the House Democrats regarding the use of taxpayer funds for maintenance on his government provided home.
How did Defense Secretary respond to a report from his former Fox News colleague Jen Griffin?
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to a report from his former Fox News colleague named Jen Griffin by calling it ‘fake news’.
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