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MSNBC Silences Hegseth Amid Controversial Immigration Claims

6/19/2025

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On June 18, 2025, MSNBC abruptly silenced Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he claimed that no illegal immigrants crossed into the U.S. in May 2025, a stark contrast to the 62,000 reported in May 2024 under Biden. This incident sparked a firestorm of speculation about media bias and the network's intentions to downplay favorable news for Trump.

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On June 18, 2025, MSNBC abruptly silenced Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth as he claimed that no illegal immigrants crossed into the U.S. in May 2025, a stark contrast to the 62,000 reported in May 2024 under Biden. This incident sparked a firestorm of speculation about media bias and the network's intentions to downplay favorable news for Trump.