U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accused CNN of “fake news” and is calling for a swift takeover of the network by a close ally of the Trump administration. The escalating rhetoric comes amid ongoing conflict in the Middle East and increasing scrutiny of media coverage of the war.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accuses CNN of “fake news” over its coverage of the Iran war.
- Hegseth wants Trump ally David Ellison to quickly take over CNN.
- CNN has subsequently defended its coverage.
- Løkke believes Hegseth’s remarks show frustration and an attempt to control the narrative of the Trump administration.
Pete Hegseth is dissatisfied with CNN. He now wants a close friend of the Trump administration to take over the news outlet as soon as possible.
– The sooner David Ellison takes over that network, the better,” Hegseth said according to U.S. Media.
Hegseth, who previously hosted a program on the pro-Trump channel Fox News, indicated that Paramount is prepared to acquire CNN’s parent company.
The deal is valued at $110 billion, equivalent to approximately $1073 billion Norwegian kroner.
Paramount’s owner, David Ellison, has close ties to the Trump administration.
