House Democrat Calls Pete Hegseth 'Embarrassing' After Chaotic Briefings — Photographers Booted

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News (2 / 1) 19.03.2026 12:05 / Angela

Public outbursts and media friction

Insiders point to several public moments that added fuel to the fire. In early March Hegseth exploded at reporters over coverage of the Iran war and criticized headlines — even name-checking the prospective CNN buyer David Ellison — while earlier reports say he lost his temper in other settings as well. After staff complained that recent photos were "unflattering," Pentagon briefings on March 4 and March 10 restricted photographers, a move the press office said was meant to manage space and access.

Denials and continuing controversy

Hegseth's team dismissed some rumors about personal accommodations, but critics have continued to question his public conduct and readiness for the role as debates over his briefings and media strategy persist.