A rumor circulating online in February 2025 claimed Pete Hegseth, U.S. President Donald Trump's defense secretary, drank alcohol from a clear cup while standing behind a lectern at a news conference.

In his first big turn on the world stage, the defense secretary has already been forced to offer a major walk-back.

Hegseth has a history of supporting controversial policies, including using the US military to put down domestic riots, ...

They’re mad because McConnell had the audacity to speak the absolute truth — that Pete Hegseth, who allegedly drinks too much, paid a woman $50,000 to settle a sexual assault allegation ...