Trump's transition team spoke with Parlatore after Hegseth was named as Trump's nominee defense secretary, the attorney said.
Fox News anchor Pete Hegseth on August 9, 2019 in New York City.
John Lamparski / Getty ImagesTrump has indicated that these revelations have not deterred him from Hegseth's selection as defense secretary.
The announcement that the Fox News personality was his choice for secretary of Defense took many in Washington by surprise.
After The Associated Press reported Hegseth had been flagged as a threat, Vice President-elect JD Vance defended him on social media, accusing the outlet of "attacking Pete Hegseth for having a Christian motto tattooed on his arm."

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, paid accuser to save job at Fox News, his lawyer says