Irreconcilable Differeneces
By Nick Anderson
Tue, Oct 14, 2025 • 7:54 PM
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who seems to confuse commanding troops with commanding narratives, has rolled out a new policy that demands journalists covering the Defense Department pledge not to “obtain unauthorized materials” and avoid certain areas unless accompanied by an official escort. Those who refuse to sign lose their credentials. In other words: agree to print only what the Trump Ministry of Information hands you, or pack up your press badge.
