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Defense Secretary Slams Media Amid Easter Egg Roll

4/24/2025

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At the White House Easter Egg Roll, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took a stand against the media, accusing them of creating controversies through anonymous sources. He rejected claims of Pentagon chaos as politically charged, reaffirming his dedication to reforming the Defense Department and battling what he calls "fake news."

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At the White House Easter Egg Roll, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth took a stand against the media, accusing them of creating controversies through anonymous sources. He rejected claims of Pentagon chaos as politically charged, reaffirming his dedication to reforming the Defense Department and battling what he calls "fake news."