Pentagon Reassigns Major News Outlets' Offices to Pro-Trump Media Under New Rotation Policy
NBC, The New York Times, NPR, and Politico lose Pentagon workspaces as the Trump administration prioritizes access for smaller, conservative-leaning outlets.
- The Department of Defense announced a new 'annual media rotation program' reassigning Pentagon office spaces to outlets like One America News Network, Breitbart, and the New York Post.
- Legacy media organizations, including NBC News, The New York Times, NPR, and Politico, were informed they must vacate their Pentagon offices by February 14, 2025.
- The Pentagon stated the policy aims to broaden access to underrepresented media, but critics argue it favors outlets with a history of favorable coverage of President Trump.
- The decision follows the confirmation of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, a controversial figure whose nomination faced allegations of misconduct and a narrow Senate vote.
- Journalists and press organizations have raised concerns over press freedom and transparency, warning this move undermines critical coverage of the administration.