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Hegseth accuses media of treason in pugnacious annual address

Axios·September 30, 2026·1 min read
Hegseth accuses media of treason in pugnacious annual address

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused the media of "treason" during his annual State of the Force address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, on Wednesday. He claimed journalists reveal troop movements and munition stockpiles to the enemy, calling such reporting "a national betrayal." The remarks escalate his attacks on press coverage of the Iran war.

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