Pentagon Responds to Washington Post Report on Boat Strikes

Pentagon's Reaction to Washington Post Reporting

• 🎯 Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson expressed strong disapproval of a Washington Post report concerning military boat strikes in the Caribbean.
• ⚠️ Wilson stated that the report falsely implied that the Secretary of Defense and Admiral Bradley are war criminals.
• 📰 The Pentagon claims the Washington Post published a story that was "insanely false" and "fake news."

Allegations of False Attribution and Anonymous Sources

• 🚫 The Pentagon asserts that the Washington Post falsely attributed a quote to the Secretary of Defense, which he never made.
• 🗣️ Wilson criticized the use of anonymous sources, suggesting they may lack accurate information.
• 📰 He noted that the New York Times later corrected the record, indicating the Washington Post's reporting was inaccurate.

Pentagon's Communication with the Washington Post

• ⏰ The Pentagon claims they informed the Washington Post that the story was "completely fake news" on Thanksgiving evening, with a three-hour deadline.
• 📰 Despite this warning, the Washington Post proceeded to publish the report.
• 👎 Wilson suggested that readers should reconsider trusting the Washington Post due to this incident, calling their actions "disgraceful."