DefSec Hegseth Goes Unhinged On Former Fox Colleague

At a Thursday morning news conference, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sharply criticized Fox News correspondent Jennifer Griffin, calling her "the worst" after she questioned whether Iran had moved enriched uranium before U.S. airstrikes on its nuclear sites. 

On Saturday night, U.S. B-2 Spirit bombers targeted facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Isfahan, but media reports, including a leaked U.S. intelligence assessment, suggested the strikes set Iran’s nuclear program back by only months. The New York Times reported that uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels was not at Fordo during the attack, citing satellite imagery showing trucks at the site days prior.

Griffin asked Hegseth if he was certain the highly enriched uranium remained at Fordo or if it had been moved. Hegseth responded, “Of course, we’re watching every single aspect,” before accusing Griffin of intentional misrepresentation. Griffin defended her reporting, noting she was the first to accurately detail the B-2 bombers’ role, refueling, and mission specifics, saying, “I take issue with that.” Hegseth, a former “Fox & Friends Weekend” co-host (2017–2024) nominated by President Donald Trump as defense secretary, acknowledged the mission’s success but maintained that Griffin and the press were undermining it.

Hegseth accused the media of rooting for Trump’s failure, claiming they “cheer against” the strikes’ efficacy and spin leaks to sow doubt. “It’s irresponsible,” he said, alleging the press manipulates public perception to question the success of U.S. pilots. 

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But Fox News political analyst Brit Hume said on air, according to The Hill, that Griffin "did not deserve" to be attacked by Hegseth and that "her professionalism, her knowledge, her experience at the Pentagon is unmatched."