Hegseth attacks media as 'unpatriotic'
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has launched a fresh attack on the media, criticizing its coverage as relentlessly negative and unpatriotic. In a social media post, he compared the 'legacy Trump-hating media' to an 'endless stream of garbage' and accused them of peddling negative narratives despite what he calls historic successes by US troops. Hegseth's comments come amid ongoing tensions with Iran and domestic debates over military policy, reflecting the administration's combative stance toward press criticism. This rhetoric aligns with previous statements where he has targeted media outlets for their reporting on US actions.
Hegseth escalated his rhetoric, comparing the 'legacy Trump-hating press' to Pharisees and claiming their animus blinds them.
Hegseth specifically questioned the lack of coverage on a 'new spirit in the country' in his latest social media post.
Hegseth specifically compared the 'legacy Trump-hating press' to Pharisees in a social media post, suggesting their political animus blinds them to President Trump's accomplishments.
Hegseth's latest comment specifically labels the media's actions as 'incredibly unpatriotic'.
