Summary
Leading US news outlets are rejecting a new Pentagon policy that requires journalists to report only authorized information. The policy requires reporters to sign the guidelines or lose access to the Pentagon by a set deadline. The Trump administration says these changes are to protect national security.
Key Facts
- The Pentagon introduced a policy restricting journalists to report only officially authorized information.
- Major news organizations, such as The New York Times and CNN, have opposed the policy.
- Journalists must sign the policy by a deadline or turn in their media credentials.
- Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stated on social media that access to the Pentagon is a privilege.
- The Pentagon Press Association claims the policy intimidates those in the Department of Defense from speaking to the press.
- More than 100 reporters have credentials to cover the Pentagon.
- The new policy states that personnel need approval before sharing information with media, whether or not it is classified.
- President Trump remarked that the restrictions would not prevent reporters from doing their job.
