Hegseth’s Iowa Fundraiser Under Fire | Cedar Rapids News

A coalition of 430+ former national security officials is demanding an investigation into Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alleging he violated the Hatch Act by using his official platform to boost Iowa Rep. Zach Nunn’s campaign at a pricey fundraiser. Hegseth, who claimed to be there in a personal capacity, referred to the Pentagon as “my department” and praised Nunn’s military spending record — raising red flags about potential misuse of influence. The Steady State is scrutinizing whether government travel expenses were properly reimbursed and if any resources were improperly tied to political activity, arguing this case warrants fresh scrutiny despite past complaints. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.thegazette.com/news/elections/ethics-complaint-asks-federal-office-to-investigate-pete-hegseth-s-appearance-at-zach-nunn-iowa/article_75fa36f5-0879-4624-b300-9bf6d1a5669a.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0bb8b99f99d51752 Report issues to [email protected].