Senate Dems press Hegseth for answers on Stars and Stripes independence
Summary
Three Senate Democrats wrote to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to ask about the Pentagon’s role in managing Stars and Stripes, a military newspaper. They are worried that the paper’s independence might be affected after the Pentagon appointed a new publisher following the retirement of Max Lederer.Key Facts
- Stars and Stripes is a military newspaper known for independent reporting.
- Max Lederer, the longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes, is retiring.
- The Pentagon recently appointed a new publisher for the newspaper.
- Three Senate Democrats sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- The letter questions the Pentagon’s involvement in Stars and Stripes operations.
- The senators want to ensure the newspaper remains independent.
- The inquiry was made public on a Thursday.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth oversees the Pentagon.
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