The U.S. Military Academy at West Point was heavily criticized after it apologized to investigative news outlet ProPublica for an “administrative error” regarding Pete Hegseth.
The error came to light when he blasted ProPublica for an investigative report that purported to show that Hegseth, a candidate for Pentagon chief, was not accepted to West Point. Hegseth was able to provide incontrovertible evidence that he was, in fact, accepted to West Point.
“U.S. Military Academy officials should not lie to left-wing reporters about President Trump's nominees.”
“We understand that ProPublica (a left-wing hacking group) plans to publish a deliberate false report that I was not accepted to West Point in 1999,” Hegseth wrote. . in post on social media Wednesday. “This is my letter of acceptance signed by the West Point Superintendent, U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Christman.”
When his letter led to accusations against ProPublica, editor Jesse Eisinger explained Social media describes the process the news organization used to develop the story and why the team there decided not to publish the report.
Eisinger said West Point initially responded to the request about Hegseth with the following statement:
“According to the admissions office, Hegseth had not applied for admission to the U.S. Military Academy.”
When ProPublica asked for confirmation that he had never been hired, West Point issued the following statement on the record: Because he had never opened the file. ”
After the controversy erupted, West Point apologized and issued another statement. statement Go to ProPublica.
“A false statement regarding Mr. Hegseth’s admission to the U.S. Military Academy was made by an employee on December 10, 2024. After further review of what was accomplished, [sic] After reviewing the database, the employee discovered that this statement was false,” the statement said. Hegseth was offered acceptance to West Point as a candidate for the Class of 2003. USMA takes this situation very seriously and apologizes for this administrative error. ”
While many continue to criticize ProPublica, some of that scrutiny now extends to West Point.
“Military Academy officials should not be spreading lies to left-wing reporters about President Trump's nominees,” the article said. statement From Republican Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas.
“West Point needs to thoroughly investigate this terribly bad decision.” [sic] “If there is a possibility of violating privacy laws, we will do so immediately.”
Hegseth's nomination became unstable after multiple accusations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct were made against him. He has denied the allegations, and President-elect Donald Trump has said he believes Hegseth has enough support to be confirmed by the Senate.
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