Pentagon press office declared classified, barring reporters under Secretary Pete Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has moved to restrict media presence at the Pentagon. The Pentagon’s press office has been reclassified as a restricted area. Reporters are now prohibited from entering the press office. The change reflects Hegseth’s broader effort to limit press access. The decision follows his tenure as defense secretary. Officials say the reclassification is intended for security reasons. Critics argue it curtails transparency in defense reporting. The policy’s impact on journalistic coverage of defense matters remains to be seen.