Pentagon bans its own publication from attending Pete Hegseth's morning press conference

[C_Clayton_Jones]

‘“Stars and Stripes was not approved by the Pentagon to attend this press conference. I will be watching it on a screen instead,” Matthew Adams, a reporter at the outlet, said in a post on social media. “Seems a bit odd since the Pentagon published a memo with changes to the newspaper, including content overhaul.”

The memo referenced by Adams was a Pentagon missive detailing "new restrictions on content" in the publication that includes a requirement that the outlet abide by "good order and discipline," which is presumably defined by the Department of Defense.

Kevin Baron, another Stars and Stripes reporter, was similarly shocked by the development and noted that the publication was set up to have editorial independence, not to be a mouthpiece for the Pentagon.

"The Pentagon blackballed its own newspaper from covering its own press conference? Reminder, Stars & Stripes employees are US Army civilians," he wrote. "Their editorial independence is protected by Congress specifically to prevent political leaders from feeding troops propaganda.”’

Pentagon bans its own publication from attending Pete Hegseth press conference

Stars and Stripes has been continuously publishing its newspaper for U.S. military members since World War II

www.independent.co.uk

Reporting facts and the truth the Trump regime doesn’t like will get you banned.

This un-Constitutional violation of freedom of the press is typical of the authoritarian right, of course.

And this is clearly a pathetic attempt by Trump to conceal the truth about his failed, illegal war.

 

[1srelluc]

I'd be just fine not knowing what the Dept. of War was up to during a war.

 

[Concerned American]

‘“Stars and Stripes was not approved by the Pentagon to attend this press conference. I will be watching it on a screen instead,” Matthew Adams, a reporter at the outlet, said in a post on social media. “Seems a bit odd since the Pentagon published a memo with changes to the newspaper, including content overhaul.”

The memo referenced by Adams was a Pentagon missive detailing "new restrictions on content" in the publication that includes a requirement that the outlet abide by "good order and discipline," which is presumably defined by the Department of Defense.

Kevin Baron, another Stars and Stripes reporter, was similarly shocked by the development and noted that the publication was set up to have editorial independence, not to be a mouthpiece for the Pentagon.

"The Pentagon blackballed its own newspaper from covering its own press conference? Reminder, Stars & Stripes employees are US Army civilians," he wrote. "Their editorial independence is protected by Congress specifically to prevent political leaders from feeding troops propaganda.”’

Pentagon bans its own publication from attending Pete Hegseth press conference

Stars and Stripes has been continuously publishing its newspaper for U.S. military members since World War II

www.independent.co.uk

Reporting facts and the truth the Trump regime doesn’t like will get you banned.

This un-Constitutional violation of freedom of the press is typical of the authoritarian right, of course.

And this is clearly a pathetic attempt by Trump to conceal the truth about his failed, illegal war.

Have you ever heard of a publication that was not subject to whims of its owner/publisher? If you answered no, then you should educate yourself. Fox doesn't print anything that doesn't pass muster with Rupert Murdoch and the msm has shown clearly that they print anything their publishers deem factual--even when proven to be false. Press corps participation has ALWAYS been restricted by the people who are holding the presser--for any number of reasons--room capacity being one and politics being another. Every potus has done it and the only reason you're crowing about it is your own TDS. Nothing burger.

 

[Augustine_]

‘“Stars and Stripes was not approved by the Pentagon to attend this press conference. I will be watching it on a screen instead,” Matthew Adams, a reporter at the outlet, said in a post on social media. “Seems a bit odd since the Pentagon published a memo with changes to the newspaper, including content overhaul.”

The memo referenced by Adams was a Pentagon missive detailing "new restrictions on content" in the publication that includes a requirement that the outlet abide by "good order and discipline," which is presumably defined by the Department of Defense.

Kevin Baron, another Stars and Stripes reporter, was similarly shocked by the development and noted that the publication was set up to have editorial independence, not to be a mouthpiece for the Pentagon.

"The Pentagon blackballed its own newspaper from covering its own press conference? Reminder, Stars & Stripes employees are US Army civilians," he wrote. "Their editorial independence is protected by Congress specifically to prevent political leaders from feeding troops propaganda.”’

Pentagon bans its own publication from attending Pete Hegseth press conference

Stars and Stripes has been continuously publishing its newspaper for U.S. military members since World War II

www.independent.co.uk

Reporting facts and the truth the Trump regime doesn’t like will get you banned.

This un-Constitutional violation of freedom of the press is typical of the authoritarian right, of course.

And this is clearly a pathetic attempt by Trump to conceal the truth about his failed, illegal war.

The Pentagon understands that limiting access to Hegseth's drunken rantings helps their image

 

[Concerned American]

The Pentagon understands that limiting access to Hegseth's drunken rantings helps their image

More ignorance. When was the last time you read a copy of Stars and Stripes? Or even saw a copy for that matter? Stars and Stripes also prints offerings by outside contributors--I've had stories printed in that publication. They also print stories from the wire services. Find something pertinent to whine about.

 

[WorldWatcher]

I'd be just fine not knowing what the Dept. of War was up to during a war.

#1 We don't have a Department of War, check the United States Code and applicable authorizations - it's the Department of Defense.

#2 So when did Congress - as per the Constitution - declare war?

WW

 

[Augustine_]

More ignorance. When was the last time you read a copy of Stars and Stripes? Or even saw a copy for that matter? Stars and Stripes also prints offerings by outside contributors--I've had stories printed in that publication. They also print stories from the wire services. Find something pertinent to whine about.

I was simply complimenting the Pentagon on their good sense

 

[Zincwarrior]

Kegseth wants $200BN for the war. At less than a $1bn a day thats more than a seven month war. What the hell?

How many multiples is that of DOGE?

 

[Robert W]

‘“Stars and Stripes was not approved by the Pentagon to attend this press conference. I will be watching it on a screen instead,” Matthew Adams, a reporter at the outlet, said in a post on social media. “Seems a bit odd since the Pentagon published a memo with changes to the newspaper, including content overhaul.”

The memo referenced by Adams was a Pentagon missive detailing "new restrictions on content" in the publication that includes a requirement that the outlet abide by "good order and discipline," which is presumably defined by the Department of Defense.

Kevin Baron, another Stars and Stripes reporter, was similarly shocked by the development and noted that the publication was set up to have editorial independence, not to be a mouthpiece for the Pentagon.

"The Pentagon blackballed its own newspaper from covering its own press conference? Reminder, Stars & Stripes employees are US Army civilians," he wrote. "Their editorial independence is protected by Congress specifically to prevent political leaders from feeding troops propaganda.”’

Pentagon bans its own publication from attending Pete Hegseth press conference

Stars and Stripes has been continuously publishing its newspaper for U.S. military members since World War II

www.independent.co.uk

Reporting facts and the truth the Trump regime doesn’t like will get you banned.

This un-Constitutional violation of freedom of the press is typical of the authoritarian right, of course.

And this is clearly a pathetic attempt by Trump to conceal the truth about his failed, illegal war.

Never happened.

Stripes

U.S. military news organization providing independent news and information to the military community across the globe.

www.stripes.com

 

[Robert W]

‘“Stars and Stripes was not approved by the Pentagon to attend this press conference. I will be watching it on a screen instead,” Matthew Adams, a reporter at the outlet, said in a post on social media. “Seems a bit odd since the Pentagon published a memo with changes to the newspaper, including content overhaul.”

The memo referenced by Adams was a Pentagon missive detailing "new restrictions on content" in the publication that includes a requirement that the outlet abide by "good order and discipline," which is presumably defined by the Department of Defense.

Kevin Baron, another Stars and Stripes reporter, was similarly shocked by the development and noted that the publication was set up to have editorial independence, not to be a mouthpiece for the Pentagon.

"The Pentagon blackballed its own newspaper from covering its own press conference? Reminder, Stars & Stripes employees are US Army civilians," he wrote. "Their editorial independence is protected by Congress specifically to prevent political leaders from feeding troops propaganda.”’

Pentagon bans its own publication from attending Pete Hegseth press conference

Stars and Stripes has been continuously publishing its newspaper for U.S. military members since World War II

www.independent.co.uk

Reporting facts and the truth the Trump regime doesn’t like will get you banned.

This un-Constitutional violation of freedom of the press is typical of the authoritarian right, of course.

And this is clearly a pathetic attempt by Trump to conceal the truth about his failed, illegal war.

Somebody has misled you but not me. I went to Stars and Stripes to get the truth.

They are totally independent as always.

Pentagon plan expands oversight of Stars and Stripes, limits content

The plan puts barriers on the use of wire service content and prohibits information that is not “consistent with good order and discipline.”

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