Pete Hegseth’s ex-sister-in-law alleges he was aggressive to second wife

Affidavit to senators claims defense secretary pick's alleged behavior prompted his second wife to fear for her safety

Senators have received an affidavit from the former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's controversial pick for secretary of defense, alleging that the nominee's aggressive behavior prompted his second wife to fear for her safety. Hegseth and his ex-wife, who divorced in 2018, have denied the allegations.

As NBC News first reported, the former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth, submitted the affidavit after the top Democrat on the Senate armed forces committee, Jack Reed of Rhode Island, sent her a letter requesting a statement on her personal knowledge about Mr Hegseth's fitness to occupy this important position".