Pentagon Press Corps Discovers Peter Hegseth, Ignores War Profiteering
The newest crop of Pentagon reporters, fresh from journalism school, are reportedly 'gaga' for Fox News host Peter Hegseth, whose primary qualifications appear to be his military service and cable news presence. While young journalists chase celebrity, actual oversight of the military industrial complex continues its unmolested march. Hegseth, a vocal proponent of increased military spending,
embodies the very dynamic critics of the 'revolving door' between defense, media, and policy have highlighted for decades. It's a stark contrast: new recruits focusing on personality while the Pentagon doles out contracts to companies like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin, whose stocks consistently outperform during periods of 'conflict'. Instead of probing why the US continues to funnel billions in
military aid (like the recent $14 billion to Israel in HR 815), or investigating the opaque lobbying efforts of defense contractors, these reporters are captivated by a TV pundit. One might assume their job is to scrutinize power, not to validate it by treating its mouthpieces as rock stars. Perhaps next they'll report on the Pentagon's snack selection while omitting the financial interests of
those profiting from endless wars. It makes you wonder: who is actually training these journalists, and what exactly are they being told to report on, or, more importantly, *not* report on?