Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who has been nominated by president-elect Donald Trump to lead the Department of Defense, was accused of sexual assault in 2017 in California, in an incident that has come to light in the past two days. The alleged assault was first reported by Vanity Fair on Thursday.

If you’ve never heard of Hegseth, here’s a quick primer: he’s a military veteran, bestselling author, and co-host of “Fox & Friends Weekend” on the FOX News Channel. He also has the phrase “We the People,

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host who is Trump’s pick to lead the DOD, was accused of sexual assault after a speaking appearance at a Republican women’s event in Monterey, California.