Hegseth Blasts CNN For Reporting ‘Fake News’

1 sourceUpdated Mar 13, 2026

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth went after CNN for its coverage of the U.S. war with Iran. In a double zinger, Hegseth talked about CNN’s takeover by Paramount CEO David Ellison, saying he hoped it happened soon, Fox News…

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