“I Don’t Feel the Need to Respond to CNN” – Pete Hegseth Lights Up Reporter

Trump’s Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth completely shut down CNN on Thursday afternoon following a meeting with Senator Rand Paul.

A reporter asked Pete Hegseth about a CNN report on his beliefs on gays in the military and former president Bill Clinton’s “don’t ask, don’t tell” (DADT) policy. ---More...

WATCH: Pete Hegseth is asked to respond to a "CNN report."

Hegseth's response: "I don't feel the need to respond to CNN."

Reporter keeps pressing...

Hegseth: "Did you hear what I said there?" pic.twitter.com/1RSpLqBtCH

— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) December 12, 2024