What Happened
Least Transparent Pentagon In Decades Sparks Concern
The Pentagon under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been criticized for its lack of transparency, particularly regarding the war in Iran. With only eight press briefings in six months and no embedded reporters, the department has lost credibility and sparked concerns about its communication strategy. This approach is reminiscent of the Vietnam era, where secrecy and disinformation led to public distrust. The Pentagon’s policy requires providing timely and accurate information to the public, but current practices suggest otherwise. According to a retired Marine colonel and former Pentagon spokesman, this lack of transparency may have serious consequences, as reported by Unknown Source.