US EditionTrump Administration Puts New Limits on Reporters at Pentagon
- On Friday, May 23, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new directives restricting press access within the Pentagon in Washington.
- These restrictions respond to ongoing leak concerns during Hegseth's tenure and reflect wider Trump administration efforts to control media interaction.
- Reporters now require official escorts to access previously open Pentagon areas, including offices of senior military leadership and service press rooms.
- Hegseth explained that the policy is essential to limit situations where classified information might be accidentally or improperly revealed in face-to-face interactions, thereby protecting the safety of service members.
- The Pentagon Press Association strongly criticized the decision, describing it as an attack on press freedom and a threat to transparency within the Defense Department.
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The Trump administration has issued new restrictions on press access to the Pentagon, citing national security concerns and the need to curb unauthorized leaks. These changes are part of a broader crackdown on how journalists interact with one of the most sensitive facilities in Washington. Key Facts: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued new rules restricting press access to the Pentagon on Friday. Reporters must now receive official approval …
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