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Pete Hegseth Accuses Media of Treason

Updated 2026-09-30 20:25 UTC 1 source Negative

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized the U.S. media during a speech, comparing them to Iranian state media. His remarks came amid ongoing tensions over press coverage.

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Hegseth accuses media of treason in pugnacious annual address

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took aim at the U.S. media during a speech at a Marine Corps base in Virginia on Wednesday, saying: "Our so-called press makes Iranian state media look reasonable."<p

2026-09-30 20:20 UTC