No. of Recommendations: 6
So this is not quite how it works.
An affair is not a hard disqualifier. Hegseth cheated on wife #1...and 2... and that’s been waived.
Appointed people often are given more latitude than those rank and file mil/civ government employees who have to pass more exacting standards.
If you want a top secret clearance it is more scrutiny and the standards are higher.
If you go up further and work somewhere like JSOC, the White House, or the NSA (I was in all three) each has their own disqualifiers beyond a TS clearance disqualifier.
Like if you’re married to a Chinese national, don’t bother. You have a Russian girlfriend, probably a no. Can’t pass a psych evaluation or a poly, thanks for playing.
In his case I am more concerned about judgement if I am a shareholder (I am not). His wife might become a $100b woman soon...40+ years!
