Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes editor in chief, publisher, reporter
Summary
The Department of Defense fired the publisher, editor in chief, and a reporter of Stars and Stripes, a military news outlet. This move is part of the Pentagon’s efforts to change how it handles news coverage about the military.Key Facts
- Stars and Stripes is a news outlet that covers military topics independently.
- The Department of Defense fired Editor-in-Chief Erik Slavin.
- Publisher Max Lederer was also dismissed by the Pentagon.
- Reporter Lara Korte, who covered the Middle East, was fired as well.
- These firings happened on a Friday.
- The Pentagon is looking to change its military news coverage.
- The Department of Defense oversees military operations and related information.
- Stars and Stripes has been known for reporting on military issues without direct government control.
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