Hegseth’s War on the Press Is a War on the Pentagon’s Credibility

Source: The Bulwark
by Patrick Granfield

“Hegseth’s approach to the press risks lasting damage to the institution he leads. A Pentagon that shares only good news with the public, and a secretary who consistently insults the press, lose both the benefit of the doubt and an important mechanism for self-correction. Hegseth’s posture endangers more than accountability at the Pentagon. It limits the effectiveness and legitimacy of U.S. service members who are called to carry out their mission.” (04/24/26)

https://www.thebulwark.com/p/pete-hegseth-war-on-the-press-pentagon-credibility