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Defense Secretary Slams CNN for Misrepresenting Military Actions

3/14/2026

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Cable News Network (CNN) during a Pentagon press briefing, saying the media misrepresents U.S. military planning in Iran.
He argued headlines like "Mideast War Intensifies" are inaccurate and should read "Iran increasingly desperate."
He called for a change in CNN's ownership, stating the reporting is "fundamentally unserious" and promotes fake narratives about the war.
Hegseth's remarks reflect strong discontent with media portrayals of military actions.

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Cable News Network (CNN) during a Pentagon press briefing, saying the media misrepresents U.S. military planning in Iran.
He argued headlines like "Mideast War Intensifies" are inaccurate and should read "Iran increasingly desperate."
He called for a change in CNN's ownership, stating the reporting is "fundamentally unserious" and promotes fake narratives about the war.
Hegseth's remarks reflect strong discontent with media portrayals of military actions.