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Hegseth accuses media of treason in pugnacious annual address
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth took aim at the U.S. media during a speech at a Marine Corps base in Virginia on Wednesday, saying: "Our so-called press makes Iranian state media look reasonable."Why it matters: Hegseth cast news outlets as a threat to U.S.
By Rebecca FalconerAxios AI+

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Originally published by Axios AI+ on Sep 30, 2026.
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