US EditionTrump Administration Puts New Limits on Reporters at Pentagon
- On the afternoon of May 23, 2025, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new press restrictions at the Pentagon, tightening media access under the Trump administration’s directives.
- The restrictions responded to security concerns and prior embarrassing leaks that prompted an investigation and suspensions within Hegseth's office.
- The new rules require reporters to be escorted in previously accessible Pentagon areas including senior leadership offices and to sign forms pledging protection of sensitive information.
- Hegseth defended the restrictions as vital for protecting classified information, emphasizing that revealing such details without authorization might jeopardize the safety of U.S. Military personnel.
- The Pentagon Press Association criticized the move as a threat to press freedom and transparency, while the department affirmed its commitment to openness alongside security.
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Within Pete Hegseth’s divided inner circle, a ‘cold war’ endures
At the Pentagon, personality conflicts persist and inexperience reigns, fueling speculation about Pete Hegseth’s long-term viability in Trump’s Cabinet.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Faces Staff Feuds: Washington Post
The Pentagon is pushing back on reports of internal strife among Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s top advisers. The Washington Post on Tuesday detailed tensions between senior aides Eric Geressy and Ricky Buria, calling their relationship “the most combustible” in the front office and suggesting it has sparked doubts about Hegseth’s longevity in the role. Defense spokesman Sean Parnell downplayed the drama, saying such tensions are natural in hi…
Pentagon’s inner 'cold war' could undermine secretary’s survival, insiders say: report
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s future reportedly may be in jeopardy as multiple crises swirl around him amid the White House’s increased “scrutiny” into his leadership and a new report describing him as “polarizing.”Inside Secretary Hegseth’s inner circle, “personality conflicts persist and inexperience reigns, fueling internal speculation about the defense secretary’s long-term viability in Trump’s Cabinet,” The Washington Post report…
Trump steps in as 'cold war' between top Hegseth aides causes Pentagon chaos
A personality clash between two of defense secretary Pete Hegseth's top aides has attracted notice from the White House.The conflict has persisted for months, even after Hegseth purged some political appointees in April, and the tension has resulted in dysfunction and paranoia at the highest levels ...
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