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Pete Hegseth Says ‘The Sooner David Ellison Takes Over’ CNN ‘the Better’ in Slamming Outlet’s Report That Trump Administration ‘Underestimated’ Iran Attack’s Impact on Strait of Hormuz

https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/hegseth-cnn-sooner-david-ellison-takes-over-cnn-the-better-1236686911/https://www.rawstory.com/hegseth-press-cnn-bash/https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/13/pete-hegseth-calls-out-press-for-iran-war-coverage/
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Pete Hegseth Says ‘The Sooner David Ellison Takes Over’ CNN ‘the Better’ in Slamming Outlet’s Report That Trump Administration ‘Underestimated’ Iran Attack’s Impact on Strait of Hormuz Open in Variety.com
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  • Hegseth used a Pentagon briefing to criticize CNN over Iran coverage, signaling a confrontation tied to a pro‑administration stance.
  • He calls CNN’s Iran coverage fake news, presenting his critique as protecting national interests.
  • The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better, tying leadership change to CNN’s future editorial direction.

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Pete Hegseth menaces CNN over its Iran reporting during Pentagon press bash-fest

https://www.rawstory.com/hegseth-press-cnn-bash/Rawstory.com
Pete Hegseth menaces CNN over its Iran reporting during Pentagon press bash-fest

Pete Hegseth Tears Into Press Over Iran War Coverage

https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/13/pete-hegseth-calls-out-press-for-iran-war-coverage/Tmz.com
Pete Hegseth Tears Into Press Over Iran War Coverage

Hegseth scolds CNN's 'unserious' report on Iran conflict, suggests Paramount owner should overhaul network

https://www.foxnews.com/media/hegseth-scolds-cnns-unserious-report-iran-conflict-suggests-paramount-should-overhaul-networkFoxnews.com
Hegseth scolds CNN's 'unserious' report on Iran conflict, suggests Paramount owner should overhaul network

Hegseth condemns press for “fake” coverage of Iran war

https://www.ms.now/news/hegseth-iran-war-ellison-mediaMs.now
Hegseth condemns press for “fake” coverage of Iran war

Pete Hegseth blasts CNN’s Iran war coverage: ‘The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better’

https://nypost.com/2026/03/13/media/pete-hegseth-blasts-cnns-iran-war-coverage-the-sooner-david-ellison-takes-over-that-network-the-better/Nypost.com
Pete Hegseth blasts CNN’s Iran war coverage: ‘The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better’

Pete Hegseth melts down over 'fake headlines' on Strait of Hormuz

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15642855/Pete-Hegseth-melts-fake-headlines-Strait-Hormuz-chaos-US-hits-Iran-heaviest-day-fire-yet.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Pete Hegseth melts down over 'fake headlines' on Strait of Hormuz

Pete Hegseth Goes Off On CNN At Pentagon Presser

https://deadline.com/2026/03/pete-hegseth-cnn-paramount-david-ellison-1236752417/Deadline.com
Pete Hegseth Goes Off On CNN At Pentagon Presser

Hegseth Demands Favorable Coverage As Iran Death Toll Increases

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/pete-hegseth-berates-press-iran-death-toll-1235530124/Rollingstone.com
Hegseth Demands Favorable Coverage As Iran Death Toll Increases

Pete Hegseth Slams CNN In Pentagon Briefing: “The Sooner David Ellison Takes Over That Network, the Better”

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politics-news/secretary-pete-hegseth-slams-cnn-iran-david-ellison-1236530001/Hollywoodreporter.com
Pete Hegseth Slams CNN In Pentagon Briefing: “The Sooner David Ellison Takes Over That Network, the Better”

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