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U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth restricted a March 2, 2026, press briefing to conservative outlets, sparking criticism over transparency and press freedom.
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth drew criticism during a March 2, 2026, Pentagon press conference for allowing only a limited group of reporters—mostly from conservative, pro-Trump outlets—to attend and ask questions.
The event, held amid U.S.-led strikes in Iran, excluded major news organizations like Fox News, The New York Times, and Reuters, which rejected a new Pentagon press policy requiring journalists to sign a restrictive information pledge.
Hegseth defended the selection, saying it ensured national security, and dismissed questions from unapproved media as "gotcha" tactics.
Critics condemned the event as a lack of transparency and a threat to press freedom, noting that some attendees had ties to the January 6 Capitol riot.
The Pentagon denied pre-selecting questioners, but the briefing sparked concerns over declining access and the politicization of military communications.
El secretario de Defensa de los Estados Unidos, Pete Hegseth, restringió una sesión informativa de prensa del 2 de marzo de 2026 a los medios conservadores, lo que provocó críticas sobre la transparencia y la libertad de prensa.