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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, after all, paid $50,000 to a woman who accused him of raping her and was confirmed anyway.
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Pete Hegseth paid $50000 to a woman who accused him of rape and was confirmed anyway
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Claim Maker
Michelle Goldberg
Context Type
Opinion Piece
Context Details
{
    "event": "Rape accusation",
    "amount": "$50000",
    "person": "Pete Hegseth",
    "person_role": "Secretary of Defense"
}
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Politics Crime
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9fdb11db-67eb-43ae-8348-6ee7b0326dd5
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Created
September 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM (4 days ago)
Last Updated
September 11, 2025 at 11:14 PM (4 days ago)

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In Trump’s Washington, Cory Mills Fits Right In
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/08/opinion/cory-mills-trump-maga.html?campaign_id=9&emc=edit_nn_20250811&instance_id=160309&nl=the-morning&regi_id=122976029&segment_id=203666&user_id=b25c5730c89e0c73f75709d8f1254337

Congressman Cory Mills faces multiple serious allegations, including revenge porn threats and assault. Despite the severity, Republican leadership shows little concern, reflecting the current political climate.

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Sexual Assault
Abuse of Power
Republican Party
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