Hegseth’s 11-Month Fox News Silence Raises Questions Over Pentagon Press Crackdown
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has not appeared on Fox News since October 5, 2025, despite previously being a frequent guest. The absence coincides with the network's refusal to sign new Pentagon press restrictions that limit journalists' access and reporting. While Hegseth continues to appear on other networks like CBS, his silence on Fox has sparked speculation about a fallout over the press crackdown or strategic avoidance of accountability to the MAGA base.