Pentagon dismisses Stars and Stripes leadership after opposition to interference
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief, publisher, and a reporter from Stars and Stripes, citing insubordination after they publicly defended the military newspaper's editorial independence. The dismissals follow tensions over the Defense Department's efforts to exert greater control over the publication's content.
Why it matters
The incident highlights a significant escalation in the conflict between the executive branch and the press, raising concerns about the erosion of institutional independence within military-funded media.
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The Pentagon on Friday fired the editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes and a top reporter for insubordination after they spoke publicly against any interference by the Defense Department in the military news outlet that has a long history of editorial independence. It was the latest move by an administration that has grown increasingly aggressive toward the news media.
The newspaper’s publisher, who announced his impending retirement days ago, was also dismissed.
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