"But some in this crew, in the press, just can't stop. Allow me to make a few suggestions. People look up at the TV and they see banners. They see headlines. I used to be in that business. And I know that everything is written intentionally. For example, a banner or a headline, Mideast War intensifies, splashing on the screen the last couple of days alongside visuals of civilian or energy targets that Iran has because that's what they do."
"What should the banner read instead? How about Iran increasingly desperate? Because they are. They know it, and so do you, if it can be admitted. Or more fake news from CNN. Reports that the Trump administration underestimated the Iran War's impact on the Strait of Hormuz. Patently ridiculous, of course. For decades, Iran has threatened shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This is always what they do, hold the strait hostage."
"CNN doesn't think we thought of that. It's a fundamentally unserious report. The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better!"
At a joint Pentagon press conference, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth attacked media coverage of the ongoing Iran conflict, specifically targeting CNN. He criticized headlines describing the situation as intensifying, arguing they should instead reflect Iran's desperation. Hegseth claimed CNN's reporting on the Trump administration's handling of Strait of Hormuz impacts was fundamentally unserious, stating the administration anticipated Iran's traditional threats to shipping. He concluded by expressing that David Ellison taking over CNN would be beneficial. CNN responded by reaffirming confidence in its reporting. CNN News Central co-anchor John Berman subsequently addressed the press attacks during the broadcast.
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