The omission is potentially significant because Fox is the top TV outlet for Republicans, and Hegseth’s confirmation hinges on Republican senators.
On Fox, Hegseth’s former colleagues aren’t raising alarms about the allegations or defending him – they’re just not talking about the issue at all.
Instead, almost all of the recent mentions of Hegseth on Fox have been supportive or sympathetic.
Hegseth told police the sex was consensual and he was never charged with a crime.
A Fox News spokesperson declined to say whether the network has made an editorial decision not to report on allegations against its former host.
Persons:
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Organizations:
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Locations:
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