In a recent press conference, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized CNN for its coverage of U.S. airstrikes in Iran while inadvertently affirming their reports. Despite accusations of 'fake news,' Hegseth acknowledged that the strikes only caused temporary setbacks to Iran's nuclear program. Daniel Dale, CNN's fact-checker, pointed out that Hegseth's statements contradicted his intentions to dismiss CNN's reporting. This inconsistency highlights ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and media outlets over the portrayal of military actions and their consequences.
"The secretary referred to fake news CNN and then immediately proceeded to effectively confirm CNN's reporting. This intelligence assessment was preliminary, made with low confidence."
"He also tried to back up President Trump's assertion that these nuclear facilities were completely and totally obliterated by forcefully reading out quotes from others who did not say the same thing."
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