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Defense Department Bars Reporters From Pentagon Press Room

From The Guardian · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The U.S. Defense Department has barred journalists from its Pentagon press room, designating the facility as a classified space.
  • This move restricts access for reporters covering the military.
  • The department claims the Trump administration has been transparent, despite this action.

Journalists have been effectively barred from the Pentagon's press room, a move that restricts access for reporters covering the U.S. military. The Defense Department has designated the press facility as a classified space, preventing journalists from entering. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the press. A spokesperson for the department asserted that the administration has been "the most transparent war department in history," a claim that contrasts sharply with the new restrictions. In October, the department had already imposed broad limitations, leading many veteran reporters to surrender their press passes. The Pentagon then announced plans for a "next generation of the Pentagon press corps" composed of journalists from far-right outlets. The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon over its previous policies, which characterized journalists as "security risks."

the most transparent war department in history

— Defense Department spokespersonThe spokesperson's statement defending the administration's transparency despite barring reporters from the press room.
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Originally published by The Guardian in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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