Pete Hegseth's mother sets record straight: 'He's a warrior'

Penelope Hegseth joins 'Fox & Friends' to defend her son's character and discuss his nomination by President-elect Trump to be defense secretary. #FoxNews

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[isaojable]

How did a private communication between a mother and her son end up in the press?

[BarbaraGrosvenor]

What a lovely Mum! Pete is very fortunate to have her. Good luck to Pete for the future.

[markmoris]

We love and trust you Pete, carry on with your good works 🇺🇲

[SanaLouTX.]

I believe you and I believe in Pete!!! God Bless you all!!

[lauriecarpenter]

This is a parent who held her son accountable for poor behavior even as an adult. Good for her! Compare that to Joe Biden who excused his son for things that are beyond despicable .

[GlendaArney]

I too am a mother of a returning soldier who struggled with the same things that Pete did, i've talked to him about his lifestyle, what I found out is that after seeing the things they did in the war they are never really the same. Thank you Peggy Hegseth for taking a stand, my son isn't the same person he was either, he went to AA got right with God and salvaged his second marriage. I believe that Pete Hegseth understands what our men and women in the armed forces go through, and I believe he has changed for the better and can be a great leader for our nation!!

[nancyharris]

So, Pete needed some time to grow up. They all do. As a mother of 2 grown sons I get it. I would be so embarrassed if my familys' secrets were public. He needs grace. I would vote for him and his mom!

[judy]

When Bill Clinton’s infidelity became public, Americans decided that what happened in the bedroom was between the husband and the wife and no one else. So why is this even a discussion about Pete or any other politician. It’s ridiculous and it’s all media driven. Enough is enough, don’t pay attention to the noise. It sounds in every other way, Pete is qualified for the job, and that is the only thing that should be under your consideration at this point. I’m sick of the media and I’m sick of hateful democrat politicians.

[jessicadubois]

I’m a very different person than I was seven years ago. People deserve grace.

[ellengabriel]

No one made a big fuss about Kamala Harris’s background when she was campaigning.

[gmanable]

Where was all this scrutiny for Kamala, while she was running around with Willie Brown?

[marilynk]

A mom like this holds her kids accountable. She knows who her son was in the past and who he is now. I believe her as she has witnessed how he has transformed into a man of integrity.

[andrewsilverstein]

Mr. Hegseth is a great American patriot and a decorated warrior. Those who disparage him can't even stand in his shadow

[Michael_Pepin]

If MSM doesnt want Pete in office, im positive he will be good for this country.

[enlighten]

EXCELLENT job Mom Hegseth ❤️🇺🇸 PH 🇺🇸❤️ you raised an awesome man! Always stay proud. Thank you both for your service to this country.

[randkur]

Good luck Pete. We love you. Praying you win for the job.

[xpdncu]

How did NYT get that email? Disgusting journalism.

[CoHo-xkon]

A good mother is teaching her children love their country ❤❤

[GoHighwaysandHedges]

My wife Cindy and I already have had such great respect for Pete but now even more so. Pete Hegseth, you have an amazing mom as well. May God bless you, your mom and all your family ABUNDANTLY.

[maryjhicks]

As a mother of a grown son, I have spoken to him about things I thought he should hear. He is sixty-four now and the pride of my life. But, should he misbehave today, I would talk to him just as I always did. I admire Pete Hegseth and want him as one of country’s leaders. God Bless him and his mother.❤