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Amid misconduct allegations, Hegseth meets with combat vet and sexual assault survivor Sen. Ernst

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Sen. Joni Ernst met with Pete Hegseth on Capitol Hill on Wednesday .

Ernst is the first female combat veteran in the Senate and a survivor of sexual assault.

She has been outspoken about her own experiences with sexual assault, rape, and domestic violence.

Ernst has been reported to be on a growing list of candidates to replace Hegsetsh as defense secretary.