Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recently confronted Jennifer Griffin, a former colleague from Fox News and a well-known member of the Pentagon Press Corps.
During a contentious press conference early Thursday, Griffin questioned Hegseth about a potential location of highly enriched uranium, specifically asking, “Are you sure all of the highly enriched uranium was within Ford Mountain?”
She referenced a satellite image that purportedly showed “dozens or more trucks” around the site of a recent attack, which had occurred “a few days ago.”
In response, Hegseth not only affirmed their awareness of the situation but also took a jab at Griffin, remarking, “Jennifer, you were the worst. The person who most intentionally misrepresented.”
Griffin, unfazed, defended herself, stating, “In fact, I was the first person to explain the B-2 bombers, the refueling, and the entire mission with such accuracy. So I have a problem with that.”
To this, Hegseth responded with a simple, “I’m grateful.”
The exchange highlighted concerns raised by Hegseth about the credibility of certain media reports following airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites over the weekend. Some journalists argued that leaked intelligence showed damages that might be less severe than initially believed.
Former President Trump and other top officials have dismissed what they label as “early” information published by outlets like CNN, The New York Times, and the Washington Post, which led them to criticize journalists covering the stories.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated earlier this week that those responsible for leaking intelligence to reporters could face severe consequences, even “prison.”
Griffin, who has built a reputation as a longtime Pentagon correspondent for Fox, is recognized for her detailed reports on military and diplomatic matters.
Earlier in the spring, she had reported on Hegseth allegedly sharing classified information in a group chat with members of President Trump’s cabinet.
