Anderson Cooper on Press Operations Inside the Pentagon
Anderson Cooper explains how reporters operate inside the Pentagon, contradicting Pete Hegseth's description as "just a lie".
Nearly every media organization declined to sign Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new requirements for press inside the Pentagon, citing First Amendment concerns.
When Colbert brought up the situation, Cooper was quick to note that CNN was among the outlets that didn’t sign it, as was Hegseth’s former employer, Fox News.
Cooper debunked Hegseth’s portrayal of media, stating
“First of all, what Secretary Hegseth said is just a lie”.
Author's summary: Cooper contradicts Hegseth's statement on Pentagon press operations.