Has the pro-Maga media turned on the Pentagon over Iran?

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyAnalysisEN 4 min read 100% complete by Jeremy Barr in WashingtonMarch 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Has the pro-Maga media turned on the Pentagon over Iran?

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Recent Pentagon press briefings, including one with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, have seen questions from pro-Trump media outlets like LindellTV and Gateway Pundit regarding US involvement with Iran and its relationship with Israel. These outlets, typically supportive of conservative policies, have begun to ask questions about the rationale behind military actions and potential exploitation by allies. This shift comes after mainstream media reporters left the briefings due to new restrictions. While some worry about the quality of questioning from these outlets, some observers note that the questions are fair and valid, addressing concerns about a potential quagmire in Iran. Experts suggest that even right-leaning media are starting to raise similar questions to those posed by mainstream journalists.

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A reporter from the Gateway Pundit asked about reports that the US is unhappy with its chief ally in the operation against Iran, Israel.

factual — Article100% confidence

Heather Mullins, who works for LindellTV, asked about the US's involvement with Operation Epic Fury.

factual — Article100% confidence

Even Pete Hegseth’s hand-picked right-wing media lackeys are starting to raise some of the same sort of obvious questions.

quote — Mark Feldstein, a professor of broadcast journalism at the University of Maryland90% confidence

The Gateway Pundit regularly peddles falsehoods and conspiracy theories.

factual — NPR90% confidence

Some of the ‘new media’ have asked very reasonable, good questions.

quote — Barbara Starr, a former Pentagon correspondent for CNN80% confidence
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pro-maga media 90% iran 80% pentagon 80% media coverage 70% conservative media 60% press briefing 60% us foreign policy 50% israel 40% reporting 40%

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