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What did they think he was going to say? “Hell yeah”?

Those bruises found on her, well she must have bruised herself to make me look bad. I've got 'Christian' tattoos on my body. I can't be a rapist.

Seems to me that is a yes or no question

When you can't even bring yourself to say "no" when asked if you sexually assaulted someone it's likely you sexually assaulted someone.

That's a spooky non-answer. 🚬😎

Then Republican Senators lined up to praise him...

Are they all rapists?! My God!

NO would have been simpler, but…

😂😂😂 that totally inspired confidence. He's afraid of a defamation lawsuit if he flat out denies it. Just like trump's defamation law suits/convictions.😂🤦‍♂️😂🤦‍♂️

Uhhhhh

Dems are gonna be in disbelief for a while!

Then why did you pay her off! Lol

Hegseth paid a settlement.

At least he’s not lying.

This is the only question any reporter should be asking him from now on. Over and over. Everywhere he goes.

As far as Pete is concerned it’s a yes

He literally said "I have"

Wow this response couldn’t be much worse

Women surround him there, and he shows his contempt.

I'm certain that Pete either doesn't know what "completely cleared" means or he is just mindlessly lying because he knows Trump doesn't give a damn.

This artificial outrage is insulting. The American people voted for a rapist for president.

He's gotta go.

Next question: "Pete, is your haircut stupid, and why is the answer yes?"

*selected for his ability to communicate* *can't think to start with "no" when asked whether he raped anybody*

And the follow up should be: So you are not denying it then? But there is never a follow up. And the header should read, Hegseth Fails to Deny Sexual Assault. And there is never an appropriate header.

His first words: "I have...." and hesitates.... that is the tell.

That’s not a “No” so that means “Yes I did”

Yes

For a guy who works in media, that is a really terrible answer.

Wow, to preface an answer in regards to sexual assault with the words, "as far as the media is concerned", that some weak sauce there. After watching traitor lie repeatedly about everything, these fools can't even imitate that bs. Gives me hope, nom's are so bad at known questions.

Sounds like Petey Hegseth agreed to never deny that he sexually assaulted this woman in his sexual assault settlement.

Seems defensive. Therefore a great Secretary of Defense choice?

I'm old enough to remember when even a whiff of this would be sufficient to derail a nomination. Now, the bar is so low an amoeba couldn't make it under.

Hurlerific

So that’s a yes

😂---you're right!!

That’s a whole lotta words, my man.

Not really. Maybe. No kinda. Not yes but not no. Next question!

Just reported on fox. He made her sign a nda

Doubt. We know his answer. It’s more important to get the message out that he was cleared

He's not even under oath. This is when you say "no."

“Did you rape someone?” “Well I definitely didn’t not rape someone.” Wow.

That’s not a “no”/denial 🤔

Not a ‘No’.

I'd like to propose a new term... Hegsethed - When you could have just stayed in your bubble for the rest of your life and nobody would have found out what a perverted rapist d-bag that your are. EX. Pete "Hexethed" himself by accepting the nomination from Donnie. Now his life of comfort is F***ed.

"As far as the media is concerned"? What the hell kinda preamble is that?

I would call that a big yes

I "like" how these NDA agreements seem to never hold both sides to not commenting---he's denied it before based on the "settlement" as some kind of proof it was false. So, she can't comment but he can forever? yeah, makes sense.....not

Yes, and I paid her a large sum to be quiet about it.

Which is one reason he was nominated. Sleaze bags have to stick together, you know.

Who else would have such a difficult time answering that question? Who else would have such a lengthy, prepared response? It's a simple yes or no question, and he wasn't able to answer it.

As one would say if he did not do it…

The "party of family values and God" hates women. That's for def.

So not a "No."

Sounded like a yes to me.

So: yes?

God

"No, I didnt" would've been a lie but, holy crap, wouldve been better than "As far as the media is concerned."

No. Was "no" not an option?

Do you need to be a sexual predator to get a job with trump?

Same with Gaetz

Latch on and don’t let go, CNN.

Can you imagine the outcry if this person was a Democrat if any of these pics were Democrats the Republicans would be going ballistic.

Hegseth was not prosecuted for some reason. I have seen nothing that says he was "cleared". He sounds like there is more to come out & he knows it. Why are so many Republicans obsessed with controlling women's bodies & also rapists? Yes, that was rhetorical.

Agreed not a definate no

He doesn’t sound guilty at all.

No he wasn’t

Deer in the headlights stuff. He’s not gonna survive his confirmation hearings. Good.

No, Pete, that’s not where we’re gonna leave it.

Worst. Answer. Ever.

I don't know, but would US soldiers really appreciate their boss being a rapist? Just askin'...

I’d love to see the language of the NDA in that settlement.

"I have"?

So basically yes

I did not rape that woman....twice.

Cleared=paid off???

So, yes.

Uh, that's not a no

He paid her off. 🤷‍♀️

Wrong! Case was turned over to Monterey DA for further investigation. Then Christian warrior (as he likes to be called) payed the girl off to keep quiet. Guilty as hell

The answer is yes.

Yeah, that's not where we're going to leave it. bsky.app/profile/atru...

Did not say NO

The only acceptable answer to that question is “no”. Everybody gets that, right?

But as far as We The People are concerned, you can all go pound sand.

Serious Dr DisRespect vibes coming off that creep 😬

he just admitted it

Bro didn't just answer no 😂

He should be the next to drop out. He's much scarier than Gaetz by 1000x's

He definitely has a truck with testicles hanging off it.

🖕🏼pete hegseth!! And that’s where I’m going to leave it🖕🏼

“So . . . yes.”

LMFAO... he can't lie worth a shit

Just another crimy perv which is Trump’s brand.

So 'Yes'

So... yes.

Most men who didn't commit rape would say " no I did not rape anyone, I deny that is what occurred , it was thoroughly investigated by authorities to which I was cleared" but he paid her off to go away and not press charges so he Can't deny it

He’s the next nominee to go down. So far the resistance has grabbed one. Now let’s get this one. Without even trying.

The better question is “Did you pay a woman who accused you of rape money to stay quiet?”

Is being or suspected of being a sex offender a requirement of being in the Trump cabinet?

When I first saw the "SA" I read it as the abbreviation for "Sturmabteilung", not "sexual assault". Honestly, both definitions fit in this case.

His nominees are either all a Russian asset and/or serial sexual offender and/or loyalists with absolutely no morals or ethics. Every nominee falls into at least one of those categories. Because those are the only people he knows.

Rampant, overt sexism (and of course all that goes with that) is a part of fascism, so I feel like that explains it.

And women

Yeah it was a rhetorical question. Scum runs with scum. 😂

The name 'kompromat' comes from the fact that there are photos of 13 and 14 year old girls receiving orders of Lenin 3rd class. Andropov allegedly used the same technique to kompromize and blackmail other members of the politburo to secure the top job. 3/

He’s their haven. It explains the bizarre hold he has over them. Though it’s equally likely many of them know salacious details which could expose T to difficulty.

And women.

Maybe they are easier to control

If you voted for Trump, you either denied that the women were sexually assaulted or you just don’t care. Both positions are misogynistic.

LMAO they not even trying to hide who they are anymore or their intent.

...Yeah, really inspiring confidence. Put this on a loop for 3 months. No letting them squirm.

Homina homina homina …

You should’ve left it in your pants you fucking rapist

Well, that’s convinced me alright