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Miles Archer

(22,825 posts)
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 12:59 PM Wednesday

Photographers posting "unflattering" pics of tattooed drunken sexually predator ass-clown Pete get banned by Pentagon

https://www.rawstory.com/pete-hegseth-pentagon-2676083316/

The Associated Press, Reuters and Getty Images were among the media groups that sent photographers to the briefing with Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

"But after they published photos — which have broad reach because they are licensed by publications globally — members of Hegseth’s staff told colleagues that they did not like the way that the secretary looked," two people who were familiar with the decision told The Post. They asked to speak under the condition of anonymity, citing concerns over potential retaliation.

Hegseth's aides then barred photographers from joining two other briefings at the Pentagon on March 4 and March 10.

“In order to use space in the Pentagon Briefing Room effectively, we are allowing one representative per news outlet if uncredentialed, excluding pool," Pentagon press secretary Kingsley Wilson said in a written statement. "Photographs from the briefings are immediately released online for the public and press to use. If that hurts the business model for certain news outlets, then they should consider applying for a Pentagon press credential.”
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Photographers posting "unflattering" pics of tattooed drunken sexually predator ass-clown Pete get banned by Pentagon (Original Post) Miles Archer Wednesday OP
Dear Kingsley, Freedom of the press is not a "business model". Walleye Wednesday #1
Where are these "unflattering" photos? The one in the article made him look ugly as ever. jls4561 Wednesday #2
This is why I hate Raw Story mr715 Wednesday #3
the wapo link in the story has a pic of him looking like "what?" mopinko Wednesday #5
Yeah, I feel that can't be the photo mr715 Wednesday #7
like, all of them? mopinko Wednesday #9
This is true. mr715 Wednesday #10
The camera doesn't lie, unlike whiskey Pete Blues Heron Wednesday #4
An historically unphotogenic poseur... Kid Berwyn Wednesday #6
NYC is such a beautiful city mr715 Wednesday #8
Truly wonderful town. And the GZ memorial is a most heartbreaking place. Kid Berwyn Wednesday #13
Why is he half naked at the 9/11 memorial? newdeal2 Wednesday #12
He is reported to have swimmed (or swam or swum...) across the Hudson.... Kid Berwyn Wednesday #14
For shame. usonian Wednesday #11

Walleye

(44,589 posts)
1. Dear Kingsley, Freedom of the press is not a "business model".
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 01:02 PM
Wednesday

It is a It is an essential part of our democracy. There is no such thing as freedom of the press under Trump though. Or any of the other freedoms guaranteed to us by the constitution that matter. And these guys do not own the White House dammit

mr715

(3,420 posts)
3. This is why I hate Raw Story
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 01:14 PM
Wednesday

They post clickbait digests and don't have clear links to follow up.

mopinko

(73,626 posts)
5. the wapo link in the story has a pic of him looking like "what?"
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 01:30 PM
Wednesday

not sure if that’s the pic in question. it’s not that bad.

mr715

(3,420 posts)
7. Yeah, I feel that can't be the photo
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 01:44 PM
Wednesday

But who knows? He's had much more unflattering photos than that.

mopinko

(73,626 posts)
9. like, all of them?
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 01:47 PM
Wednesday

photographers cant help it that he’s just ugly inside and out.

mr715

(3,420 posts)
10. This is true.
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 01:51 PM
Wednesday

How do you hide ugly when it is oozing out from inside?

I have the same issue with Melania who is a technically attractive person yet nonetheless elicits nothing but revulsion from me because she just exudes coldness.

It was very funny when she dressed as a ghost to the reception with King Charles. The only photo of her I ever liked was the one where she was dressed like a horror film creature.

mr715

(3,420 posts)
8. NYC is such a beautiful city
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 01:47 PM
Wednesday

And the 9/11 memorial is awesome in the truest sense of the word.

Kid Berwyn

(24,144 posts)
13. Truly wonderful town. And the GZ memorial is a most heartbreaking place.
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 01:54 PM
Wednesday

Seeing the image of Whiskey Pete reminds me he may have the physique of a body NAZI, he is not of sound mind.

Kid Berwyn

(24,144 posts)
14. He is reported to have swimmed (or swam or swum...) across the Hudson....
Wed Mar 11, 2026, 02:00 PM
Wednesday

... with Navy Seals and others participating in a fundraiser for veterans. Perhaps the Fox TV personality mistook the flag for his towel.

I remember Ollie North went nuts and ran around DC naked before the MPs got to him.

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