Anderson Cooper Explains How Press Actually Operates Inside the Pentagon: What Hegseth Said 'Is Just a Lie' | Video

Anderson Cooper on Press Operations Inside the Pentagon

Anderson Cooper explained how reporters operate inside the Pentagon, contradicting Pete Hegseth's description as "just a lie".

Nearly every media organization declined to sign Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's new requirements for press inside the Pentagon, citing First Amendment concerns.

First of all, what Secretary Hegseth said is just a lie

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper discussed the situation on "The Late Show", noting that CNN and Fox News were among the outlets that didn't sign the requirements.

Author's summary: Anderson Cooper debunks Hegseth's portrayal.

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TheWrap TheWrap — 2025-10-16