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

Anderson Cooper on Pentagon Press Operations

Anderson Cooper explained how reporters operate inside the Pentagon, calling Pete Hegseth's description "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.

What Secretary Hegseth said is just a lie

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

Cooper debunked Hegseth’s portrayal of media, providing insight into the actual operations of the press inside the Pentagon.

Author's summary: Anderson Cooper refutes Hegseth's claims on Pentagon press operations.

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TheWrap TheWrap — 2025-10-16