Headline: Tensions Erupt at Pentagon Press Briefing Between Defense Secretary and Fox News Correspondent
In a heated exchange during a Pentagon news conference on June 26, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth criticized Jennifer Griffin, Fox News’ chief national security correspondent, for allegedly misrepresenting President Trump’s statements regarding a recent bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities. Hegseth specifically lamented, "But, Jennifer, you’ve been about the worst," prompting Griffin to defend her journalistic integrity and reporting.
The dispute arose after Griffin questioned the effectiveness of the bombing, referencing satellite images that indicated significant activity at the targeted site prior to the attack. Hegseth’s remarks were particularly striking given their shared connections with Fox News less than a year prior. Fox analyst Brit Hume rushed to Griffin’s defense, praising her professionalism while suggesting that other media outlets were misrepresenting the initial assessment from the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the administration is investigating leaks surrounding the intelligence report, which contradicted Trump’s claims of "total obliteration" of Iran’s nuclear program. CNN, which supported reporter Natasha Bertrand’s coverage of the incident, faced backlash for its reporting, igniting further tensions within the media landscape.
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