NBC News confirms: Pete Hegseth paid a woman an undisclosed amount after she accused him of sexual assault. Hegseth's attorney says Hegseth paid the woman in 2023 but maintains the woman lied. @MSNBC - ThreadSky

montanawildhack78.bsky.social•139 days ago

This entire administration needs to be banned from entering school zones. And they talked about Biden lol. Felons, dog murderers and sex offenders.

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janejohnsonbakrim.bsky.social•139 days ago

Birds of a feather…

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mujadodaddo.bsky.social•139 days ago

Dude post source material. Gotta be different that x. Don't just say stuff.

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rheuphus.bsky.social•139 days ago

yeah ... it's always "the woman lied" ... but the still pay her hush money.
...
Now isn't that story the same one that ALL PutinPubliKKKLans regurgatate ???

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degrassifan.bsky.social•139 days ago

Well, well, well #trumpcrimes

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mimsof5.bsky.social•139 days ago

Yeah of course

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rpipe.bsky.social•139 days ago

Funny how you could interchange Hegseth and Trump’s names in this story

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lsamamama.bsky.social•139 days ago

Or Gaetz, for that matter. And I've got the sinking feeling this may not be the last one.

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rpipe.bsky.social•139 days ago

Me too

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chris-taft.bsky.social•139 days ago

Unfortunately, the Trump voters wouldn't care...they welcome all deviants to office.

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bluewaves13.bsky.social•139 days ago

It’s like SA is a prerequisite with these people ugh

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6speedrs6.bsky.social•139 days ago

He needs the blackmail to hang over their heads so they'll do what he wants

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drdenagrayson.bsky.social•139 days ago

Requirements to join Trump’s Cabinet:

1️⃣Kiss Trump’s a**
2️⃣Credibly accused of sexual assault
3️⃣???

https://bsky.app/profile/kylegriffin1.bsky.social/post/3lb6mhkrbu226

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robertwalter.bsky.social•139 days ago

Be easy to extort.

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islandgrams.bsky.social•139 days ago

They only pick the best.

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jazonbco.bsky.social•139 days ago

So he paid her but she lied?? Sounds legit 🤦🏻‍♂️🤪

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demalltheway1.bsky.social•139 days ago

Uh huh. He took Trumpty Dumpty’s move….deny the allegation but go a head and pay anyway.

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johnsmithconolly.bsky.social•139 days ago

Hegseth is going to make you liberals pay

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bleuteardp31.bsky.social•139 days ago

Trump is calling ol Pete and saying good job young grasshoppa, good job!

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ejfrompa.bsky.social•139 days ago

Typical trumpet birds of a feather 🤬

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withyou21.bsky.social•139 days ago

Trump friends bad?

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magagirlsrhotter.bsky.social•139 days ago

where are the charges? if this were true there would be charges

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elliot66.bsky.social•139 days ago

Sounds like a Trump kinda guy. He's a misogynist

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majt.bsky.social•139 days ago

Of course Hegseth’s attorney said that. Next? He was drunk and she took advantage of him.

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jennyintx.bsky.social•139 days ago

Trump is surrounding himself with himself basically.

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goo-googjoob.bsky.social•139 days ago

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oicu81236.bsky.social•139 days ago

Michael Cohen is the poster child of ineffectual twats, a man so desperate for relevance he’s bragging about Blue Sky like it’s the promised land. “Oh, it’s such a great experience,” he says, as if shouting into an empty void of mediocrity is something to be proud of.

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here4thecommentary.bsky.social•139 days ago

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bunnefartz.bsky.social•139 days ago

Seems like a lot of republicans like to pay women not to have sex with them.

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hds1.bsky.social•139 days ago

It’s in California Thought we passed a law that demanding Police investigate & prosecute. The Attorney arranging payment (hush money) could also be in legal trouble. Hegseth can’t get a Security Clearance nor enter a military facility with this.

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getvaxxeddammit.bsky.social•139 days ago

I feel like E. Jean Carroll may have some good advice for this woman.

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unluckywanderer.bsky.social•139 days ago

"This woman's allegations of sexual assault by me are false, and I will prove it by paying her to keep quiet about it" is a hell of a way to argue she is lying.

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brendonk1.bsky.social•139 days ago

So he just paid her for no reason? I hope his new position doesn't involve handling intense situations. He sounds like a pushover.

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writely-so.bsky.social•139 days ago

Thanks for kyting this. [See my bid for bluesky to adopt the term Kyte]

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twowheelsgofaster.bsky.social•139 days ago

Soooo she “lied” but he paid? Seems like a roundabout way of saying “he definitely did this”. Wouldn’t have paid if he knew he was innocent. They don’t operate like that. They HAVE to be right…. Unless they’re not and it’s going to be/is obvious. Then they get scared and PAY

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claymo.bsky.social•139 days ago

Of course, you were ok with Clinton and Lewinsky, right? 🙄

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wheels1956.bsky.social•139 days ago

Seems to be a prerequisite to being a Trump cabinet choice

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doremusjessup.bsky.social•139 days ago

I feel like we've seen this movie before

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murcalast2008.bsky.social•139 days ago

Proof?

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jerichf.bsky.social•139 days ago

Well he fits right in.

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altfactscheck.bsky.social•137 days ago

Whenever I am completely innocent of an accusation, I like to pay off my accusers, just to underscore my complete innocence.

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goldlady-19.bsky.social•139 days ago

If she lied and they knew she lied then why pay her. That sounds like extortion, why not challenge her lies Pete?

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wp2000.bsky.social•139 days ago

Paid off more like this, you may become the president of the United States.

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carolmcd7123.bsky.social•139 days ago

Does it feel like a distraction from Matt Gaetz?

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lsamamama.bsky.social•139 days ago

At this point, I'm p sure nothing right now can distract us from Gaetz, because they're all linked together. You think of one of the new appointees, you think of all of them, you know? I do, anyway.

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ninamelechen.bsky.social•139 days ago

Sigh

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browndave.bsky.social•139 days ago

Seems like this kind of behavior is a prerequisite to get a cabinet position in Trump administration

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lornathelib.bsky.social•139 days ago

If she lied, why did he pay her? And how much did he pay her?

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liberalfriend.bsky.social•139 days ago

Paying bi**** 🚺🐶for s**….. typical

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snowflake2004.bsky.social•138 days ago

At least he paid her. Shit Clinton only said close…but no cigar!

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baejup.bsky.social•139 days ago

He’ll fit right in.

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oaklandishdude.bsky.social•139 days ago

Wait this is the problem because I'm so confused isn't this light the requirement to become remember of anything Trump touches

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cinaminl.bsky.social•139 days ago

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horse-lady1.bsky.social•139 days ago

Ah ha! You can't hide behind the facts there Peteie. 🤗

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lassidawg33.bsky.social•139 days ago

So does the NDA become invalid when a person Is accused of lying

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zinfangal.bsky.social•139 days ago

Oh! This means he’ll be definitely confirmed by today’s GOP!

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jopam.bsky.social•139 days ago

Shocking (not)

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chrishall.cloud•139 days ago

I understand, I'm also constantly paying out settlements to women who falsely accuse me of sexual assault

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musingsofacrone.bsky.social•139 days ago

This country has made it abundantly clear that SA is not a deal breaker for government officials.

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toogie.bsky.social•138 days ago

Im sure the New A.G. will get right on it.

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jillles.bsky.social•139 days ago

What a generous soul.

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prolibshow.com•139 days ago

"I paid her off because it was a consensual encounter"

Me:

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jessebueno.bsky.social•139 days ago

Steppingstone to be the Republican nominee for POTUS tbh.

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irisheyes143.bsky.social•139 days ago

no. say it ain't so. it can't be true. /sarcasm

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n2guitars.bsky.social•139 days ago

Can think of a woman I've met in 60 years of life, who's ever had to pay a man off because she sexually assaulted him.

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bird-fanatic.bsky.social•139 days ago

Ummm. And why did he pay her off?

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damienmac.bsky.social•139 days ago

Yes of course
Just like trump says
Really

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billface.bsky.social•139 days ago

Pete Hegserh has more integrity than Mayorkas, and fema
. Response to Florida. Time to fix DC. Change to do that. Hegseth, Rubio, Musk for starters.

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hundy24.bsky.social•139 days ago

Yeah sure bro he has sooo much experience in public policy and running huge organizations. Sure.

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billface.bsky.social•138 days ago

DC needs an enema. Change will be good

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theurgist.bsky.social•139 days ago

Why would you pay someone for telling a lie. They are taking us for fools.

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musicmark.bsky.social•139 days ago

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oldbrownshoe.bsky.social•139 days ago

I mean, it worked for Trump and Gaetz

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slapratchet.bsky.social•139 days ago

Was there any doubt?

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shaboopy.bsky.social•139 days ago

Definitely the actions of an innocent person. 🙄

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s-lee.bsky.social•139 days ago

Imagine that…

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lowfihistory.bsky.social•139 days ago

Right, but the President-elect did the same thing.

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threedeep03.bsky.social•139 days ago

How many people have lied and gotten paid....🫤 Make it make sense

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mlfitz.bsky.social•139 days ago

Well, it would probably be appropriate if every member of Trump‘s cabinet had committed sexual assault. I doubt if he can feel comfortable with any man who hasn’t.

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flipblue.bsky.social•139 days ago

How many victims are there?

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gigicalifornia.bsky.social•139 days ago

They all say the women lies. Every time. What will it take for women to be believed?

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jujubeeeee.bsky.social•139 days ago

So predictable for this band of assaulted and liars!

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flashnhtown.bsky.social•139 days ago

Right on brand for team trump.

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chelseyh.bsky.social•139 days ago

Seems plausible 🤦‍♀️

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krink5.bsky.social•139 days ago

Sure Jan

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kyredbone69.bsky.social•138 days ago

Why did he leave the military and not retire after all of those years?

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diogeneslamp.bsky.social•139 days ago

Wait you're telling me our rapist president nominated a sex criminal to be in charge of our national defense and a pedophile to be in charge of law enforcement

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frj2.bsky.social•139 days ago

How is this disqualifying in view of Stormy?

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lehlomela.bsky.social•139 days ago

No wonder they are bypassing the FBI when doing background checks.. More skeletons would probably just scatter all over.. 😂

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wiscolady.bsky.social•139 days ago

It worked for Trump.

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serenediane.bsky.social•139 days ago

So, I guess that means his qualification for Secretary of Defense, is that he actually had to hire a Defense Attorney to represent him in this case. And yet I won't be at all surprised if his confirmation goes through.

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imabeeleaver.bsky.social•138 days ago

Trump gets all his nominees from the sex offender database.

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codyfromacme.bsky.social•139 days ago

Well, surely allegations of sexual assault will dissuade those in the Trump camp from full-throatedly endorsing such a person.

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kentuckysparky.bsky.social•139 days ago

MAGA are already calling this victim an extortionist.

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nothingbutbluesky.bsky.social•139 days ago

Another example of projection. They only look for ways to grift and assume that's the motive for anything.

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whi66.bsky.social•139 days ago

Deactivate your twitter account- it’s peaceful on Bluesky

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cyberlib.bsky.social•139 days ago

Yeah right, Pete.

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jeffslaton3.bsky.social•139 days ago

IF this is true, then he has no business being in the cabinet.
I say IF because this is the first I have heard of it and will need to look it up myself.

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electromaticmike.bsky.social•139 days ago

cmon look at that fuck - he can't pass a reflection of himself

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pessimist-leftist.bsky.social•138 days ago

The Monterey Police investigated and they found no evidence, no charges were filed, and the women's statement has not been made public. In the United States of America, you are innocent until proven guilty of a crime.

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flightmurse.bsky.social•139 days ago

I always pay off liars, too. You know, instead of proving my innocence. It’s the “alpha” move. LOL

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illinoisan.bsky.social•139 days ago

Yeah but this is okay now. We elected a rapist as president.

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raven1313.bsky.social•139 days ago

You just have to love and believe a guy who pays someone to keep quiet, even if he did not do anything. Why are more women not going and doing the same thing to him. He seems like an easy mark.

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lisafjohnson.bsky.social•139 days ago

https://www.military.com/daily-news/2024/11/15/hegseth-nominee-defense-secretary-faced-sexual-assault-allegation-during-2017-police-call.html

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lisafjohnson.bsky.social•139 days ago

The woman had bruising on her thighs

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beegee3.bsky.social•139 days ago

In theory, not opposed to having all the sex criminals in the same place. In practice, I’m not keen on that place being the White House.

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rlr52555.bsky.social•139 days ago

😟😢

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roaduardo.bsky.social•139 days ago

I know that a horse would literally be a better pic for SecDef, but can I get the job?

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thelizbrownshow.bsky.social•139 days ago

no one cares. a violent serial rapist is the leader of the free world. no one cares

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rationalpear.bsky.social•139 days ago

so what. the world in which that information would matter ended years ago. why are we still playing the new game by the old rules?

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belcaro.bsky.social•139 days ago

You wouldn't pay off someone unless you did the deed.

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skinnymissmilly.bsky.social•139 days ago

It's a wonder he didn't learn the trump mantra. Deny. Deny. Deny.
You don't pay an accuser if you think they are lying. You take them to court.

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mollohan.bsky.social•139 days ago

Ok…….

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swoletariat.bsky.social•139 days ago

"The alpha males are back"

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rokkinrobin55.bsky.social•139 days ago

why would anyone pay a liar? oh, right many paid Elon for the privelege!

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mollyhendrix.bsky.social•139 days ago

Not like it will make a difference. Seems like that’s a requirement for a position in his admin.

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majt.bsky.social•139 days ago

My thoughts exactly

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margolden.bsky.social•139 days ago

The way trumps accusers lie. Sure. Anyone who defends sexual misconduct doesn’t respect women.

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nucchik.bsky.social•139 days ago

Too bad it won’t change anything. Ugg

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wasabixi.bsky.social•139 days ago

Sadly it's just more reason for Republicans and MAGA to like him. They condone this kind of behavior, look at Matt Gaetz. Don't actually look at him though, it's like the temu Jack Nicholson Joker mask was fused to his face.

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longleafpine2024.bsky.social•139 days ago

Perfect selection for a rapist and felon

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yermomsez.bsky.social•139 days ago

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machiavelli306.bsky.social•139 days ago

Totally not sketchy …

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observingesau.bsky.social•139 days ago

Would expect nothing less of a vile Christian nationalist

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michaelloatman.bsky.social•139 days ago

NDA's Should be invalid for sexual matters...

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lysinee.bsky.social•139 days ago

SA headlines are starting to feel like more proof that women really don’t matter.

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galeca.bsky.social•139 days ago

Sure, Pete. We all pay hush money when we’re innocent. Is there one appointment yet that isn’t a pervert?

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arbek.bsky.social•139 days ago

Paid for not sex?

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jimmyla.bsky.social•139 days ago

That kind of behavior is rewarded by the Trump Admin. He got a promotion I am sure.

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new2bluesky2.bsky.social•139 days ago

So, he just paid her for sex way after the encounter?

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truthteller54.bsky.social•139 days ago

WHY would you PAY your accuser if you were INNOCENT? Hmm....

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rgh1205.bsky.social•139 days ago

I am sure he brought it up in the interview and it was added to his “credentials”.

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boballouie.bsky.social•139 days ago

Following a long tradition at Fox

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rickbritt.bsky.social•139 days ago

Paid to lie? She needs a seat at the MAGA table.

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hughcolbert.bsky.social•139 days ago

Peas in a pod

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mtmarinelli.bsky.social•139 days ago

He’s the perfect potential member of Trump’s Cabinet.

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sarcastic-lina.bsky.social•139 days ago

he decided to just grab her by the 🐱 because, “When you’re a star, they let you do it. You can do anything.” 😒🤦🏼‍♀️

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phdivakatie.bsky.social•139 days ago

What is it with these guys? Is this a job requirement for the upcoming administration? Sigh. Two steps back. (Or more.)

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dilkry.bsky.social•139 days ago

Only the best people, huh? Hell, it is not even the best criminals.

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adaminthailand.bsky.social•139 days ago

Ahh the old I paid her even though she was lying defense

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dogsartandme.bsky.social•139 days ago

Doesn’t this void the NDA?

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blueajah.bsky.social•139 days ago

Unfortunately, this probably doesn’t hurt his chances of becoming SecDef. It just increases the likelihood that Trump will pull some unconstitutional scheme to make recess appointments.

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chauncey8581.bsky.social•139 days ago

Seems on brand for the GOP

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safetyinspector.bsky.social•139 days ago

Sexual Assault is a requirement if you’re gonna be working for Trump.

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safetyinspector.bsky.social•139 days ago

Also, Fox News and men who sexually harass and assault the women they work with seems to also be a requirement.

Must be a Right Wing thing. Controlling and assaulting women.

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thebadnewsb.bsky.social•139 days ago

Because innocent men definitely pay off women they didn’t assault.

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thebadnewsb.bsky.social•139 days ago

Oh the hate lemmings really get mad when we believe women about the men in the party of predators.

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donnams.bsky.social•139 days ago

#IBelieveHer
#HeIsTheLiar

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maggieof11.bsky.social•139 days ago

We’re only missing a laugh button here on Bluesky

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jcinmd.bsky.social•139 days ago

Riggghhhtt … We know Hegseth is just a nice guy who’s irresistible …

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brucesheridan1951.bsky.social•138 days ago

Why isn't the media also reporting that in August 2017, while still married to Samantha Deering, Hegseth had a daughter with Fox executive producer Jennifer Rauchet, with whom he was having an extramarital relationship? Infidelity seems to be a requirement for a Trump appointee.

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cborkowski.bsky.social•137 days ago

There's a rape kit too. It tested positive.
https://bsky.app/profile/cborkowski.bsky.social/post/3lbdh3padhf2n

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hoosierdaddynow.bsky.social•139 days ago

Pullleeezzzz, your Congress has an entire department to do the same thing. The hypocrisy is overwhelming. Sometimes easier to pay to have false accusers go away. Sometimes people pay to shut down talking about their actual crime. Innocent until proven guilty, last I checked.

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leeannimal.bsky.social•139 days ago

As far as I can tell, you can't become elevated in Trump's cabinet without doing horrible things first. I'm waiting to be surprised by anything from this administration, but it hasn't happened yet. Everything so far is par for the course.

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pubhealthdoc.bsky.social•139 days ago

Methinks this man sorry protest too much … women, tattoos, generals. He needs to just go the hell home and STFU.

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applesandorangeyes.bsky.social•139 days ago

When did SA become a requirement for Government jobs!?! JFC!?!
🧿👄🧿

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licchio.bsky.social•139 days ago

Another sex offender in trump's administration.

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hapdadiii.bsky.social•139 days ago

Silly Rhetorical Question
Why pay then ?

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celestialclockwork.bsky.social•139 days ago

So disgusted this racist, misogynistic abuser is considered a serious choice for an important government position-

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gloriousbasterd.bsky.social•139 days ago

Which one are you talking about? You have to be specific with this group.

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paulavergara.bsky.social•139 days ago

Oh, hush money. Where have I seen that movie before?

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bike120.bsky.social•139 days ago

Well he’ll fit in nicely with pedophile gaetz and rapist trump. Why am I not surprised

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alajon.bsky.social•139 days ago

republicans: well she's a woman so obviously...

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cultureshock54.bsky.social•139 days ago

So how many sex brohs on his cabinet list so far?

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ldcl35.bsky.social•138 days ago

So, we're going to have the administration of rapists. Trump, Hegseth, Gaetz, and who else?

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micah541.bsky.social•138 days ago

Treasury still on the table

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scruffyguy.bsky.social•139 days ago

A sexual predator as president, a rapist and a pedo having sex with a minor with drugs, and they were blaming us with all their lies go figure

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betosanchez.bsky.social•139 days ago

Nobody cares, people voted for a convicted felon and pussy grabber who accused black people of eating pets. Nothing matters anymore.

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alwaysresist.bsky.social•139 days ago

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rjc1084.bsky.social•139 days ago

Conscience of guilt!

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pjammer678.bsky.social•139 days ago

It's not uncommon that people with resources make a nuisance claim go away by negotiating. If her claim was true she chose cash in her pocket over justice. But we will never know the truth so it's just an unproven allegation.

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