Hegseth denies the allegations outlined in the affidavit, which says he was abusive to his second wife to the point where she feared for her safety.

Pete Hegseth, nominated for Secretary of Defense, faces assault and alcohol abuse allegations, particularly from his former sister-in-law, Danielle Hegseth. She provides an affidavit detailing his volatile behavior,

Despite new allegations of violence from Hegseth's ex-sister-in-law, the Senate is set to confirm the alleged rapist to run the $850 billion Defense Department as soon as this week.