Hegseth Gives Another Lecture On How To Report On WarDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has repeatedly attacked the media for what he characterizes as unfavorable reporting of the war in Iran, and on Thursday delivered another lecture to reporters.Speaking at the first cabinet meeting since the conflict began, the former Fox News weekend host bragged about “pure American success,” and slammed the “dishonest, hate Trump media” for not reflecting this accurately.“The folks here in the room, these cameras, they have a choice,” Hegseth said. “You're either informing the American people of the truth, or you're not.”“My message to the media is get it right,” he said.Hegseth: "You wouldn't know it if you listen to the dishonest, hate Trump media. The folks here in the room, these cameras, they have a choice. You're either informing the American people of the truth or you're not ... my message to the media is to get it right." pic.twitter.com/sn7EHhaoOu— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 26, 2026See All UpdatesClose