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Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Backlash Over Media Restrictions

11/29/2025

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The Department of Defense will host a "New Media Week" from December 1-3, welcoming a MAGA press corps that includes Laura Loomer and Tim Pool.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's press policy restricted media access and prompted a walkout by veteran Pentagon journalists.
Critics say the policy aims to protect Hegseth's reputation rather than safeguard military secrets.
Hegseth had previously promised transparency and now faces backlash for limiting press interactions.

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The Department of Defense will host a "New Media Week" from December 1-3, welcoming a MAGA press corps that includes Laura Loomer and Tim Pool.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's press policy restricted media access and prompted a walkout by veteran Pentagon journalists.
Critics say the policy aims to protect Hegseth's reputation rather than safeguard military secrets.
Hegseth had previously promised transparency and now faces backlash for limiting press interactions.