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Hegseth’s Takeover of Military Newspaper (w/ Jacqueline Smith) | Command Post

2026-04-29 News & Politics
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The Pentagon is under fire after the Jacqueline Smith, ombudsman for Stars and Stripes, says she was dismissed for raising concerns about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. What does this mean for press independence inside the military? Read more from Jacqueline's op-ed: https://www.stripes.com/opinion/2026-04-23/stripes-former-ombudsman-pentagon-trying-to-silence-21465037.html For a limited time, listeners can get an exclusive $25 off AuraFrame's best-selling Carver Matframe at https://on.auraframes.com/BULWARKTAKES with code BULWARKTAKES. Tickets for our Bulwark Live shows in San Diego and Los Angeles in May: https://thebulwark.com/events

Top Comments (10)

@GrimJerr 2026-04-29

The more they insist we live in a Christian Nation the more Anti-Christain our policies are becoming. We are being ruled by the some of the most Evil men in American history !

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@Strawb3rryMoon-2021 2026-04-29

This is troubling. More censorship

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@ButtonsandBookends 2026-04-29

Thank you for your journalistic integrity!

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@jason_tkacs 2026-04-29

When I was stationed in Japan, I did look forward to Stars and Stripes. This is a travesty to say the least.

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@mistybenefield5796 2026-04-29

Thanks for being here, y'all! We appreciate the work you put into keeping us informed.

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@maggiedonald1974 2026-04-29

Media control by these maniacs cannot be a good thing.

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@lauragaribay7837 2026-04-29

I would never have known about Stars and Stripes if it weren’t for the coverage. Thank you Jaqueline for your valuable work and thank you The Bulwark for bringing this news to our community.

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@malomma 2026-04-29

I do not want Trump's ugly face on my passport. I don't want his face on anything in Washington when he's done all that's going down.

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@MT_hikerTom 2026-04-29

The general not only is always insightful, respectful, and funny. He brings it out in others, and always gives credit where it's due - Bravo Zulu, sir!

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@janinecooper8398 2026-04-29

As the mom of a currently deployed airman, I will always tune in to listen to Gen. Hertling. Very insightful and I appreciate SO MUCH how he includes the family when talking about military matters. It's been a stressful few months for our family for sure.

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