Pete Hegseth Defends New Pentagon Press Policy
New York PostOctober 14, 20252 min17,097 views
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- π Pete Hegseth discusses a new Pentagon press policy that requires press to wear badges and restricts their movement within the building.
- π― The policy aims to prevent unauthorized access to classified areas and stop reporters from soliciting classified information from soldiers.
- π‘ Hegseth contrasts this with the White House press access, suggesting a need for similar common-sense security measures.
President Trump's Stance
- π£οΈ President Trump supports the policy, comparing it to White House press access rules and noting the potential for mistakes by military personnel dealing with the press.
- π‘οΈ He emphasizes the importance of national security and protecting soldiers from inadvertently disclosing sensitive information.
- π Trump highlights the administration's success in forging Middle East peace, suggesting the press should focus on such achievements rather than internal policies.
Press Disruption and Dishonesty
- π° Hegseth expresses that the press can be disruptive to world peace and national security, often being dishonest.
- π He notes that the press corps focused on the new policy rather than the historic Middle East peace achieved under the current administration.
- π€ The policy is framed as a measure to ensure national security is respected, and the administration is proud of it.
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