Hegseth scolds CNN's 'unserious' report on Iran conflict, suggests Paramount owner should overhaul network

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth taunted CNN on Friday over its looming likely takeover by Paramount CEO David Ellison, saying he hoped it happened soon as he criticized its coverage of the U.S. war with Iran.

"More fake news from CNN," Hegseth told reporters at the Pentagon. "'Reports that the Trump administration underestimated the Iran War’s impact on the Strait of Hormuz.' Patently ridiculous, of course. For decades, Iran has threatened shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. This is always what they do...