Defense Secretary Hegseth Accused of Pressuring Rescued Airmen for '60 Minutes' Interview
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is reportedly accused of pressuring two F-15 crew members, who were shot down over Iran and subsequently rescued, to participate in an interview with Bari Weiss's '60 Minutes'. According to CNN, citing multiple anonymous sources familiar with the situation, Hegseth and his department pushed for the airmen to appear on the show despite opposition from military officials. Concerns were raised by officials, including General Dan Caine, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, that such an interview could inadvertently reveal classified information. The airmen were initially hesitant, but Hegseth reportedly met with them privately to encourage them to share their stories. One airman, identified by the call sign 'Bravo,' agreed to the interview, while the other, 'Alpha,' declined. The Pentagon has denied these allegations, with chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell stating the story is 'a complete lie' and that the decision to participate was solely the pilots'. Parnell also em...
