Pentagon bars photographers after ‘unflattering’ photos of Pete Hegseth: Report

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:01
Pentagon bars photographers after ‘unflattering’ photos of Pete Hegseth: Report
The Pentagon barred press photographers from war briefings after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's staff deemed published images "unflattering." This decision, following Hegseth's first briefing in months, led to some outlets being excluded from subsequent events. The Defense Department cited effective space utilization and encouraged outlets to seek credentials for access.