Trump pick Pete Hegseth moves to get in front of 'hit piece' on acceptance to West Point

Donald Trump's defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth appeared to try to get ahead of a report indicating that he was not accepted to West Point.

The former Fox News host graduated from Princeton University in 2003 and was then commissioned as an infantry officer in the Army National Guard, but he posted a copy of a letter on X purportedly showing he was accepted to the United States Military Academy by its superintendent, which he says contradicts a forthcoming report by ProPublica.

"We understand that ProPublica (the Left Wing hack group) is planning to publish a knowingly false report that I was not accepted to West Point in 1999," Hegseth posted on his social media account. "Here’s my letter of acceptance signed by West Point Superintendent, Lieutenant General Daniel Christman, US Army."

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ProPublica describes itself as an "independent, non-profit newsroom that produces investigative journalism in the public interest," and it's not clear when its report on Hegseth's acceptance was expected to be published.

"On behalf of the President and the Secretary of the Army, I am pleased to announce that the United States Military Academy has accepted you for admission," reads the letter purportedly sent by Christman, "contingent upon continuation of your excellent record and your medical and dental qualification at the time of enrollment."

"Congratulations!" the letter adds. "Your appointment to the Class of 2003 is an admirable accomplishment in itself. In gaining admission, you have demonstrated an exceptional potential for future service to your country and fellow citizens. West Point's education and training programs will give you the opportunity to develop that potential fully."