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'Beyond comprehension': National security expert SLAMS new Pentagon 'pledge' journalists - The Weekend Primetime MSNBC
Kevin Baron, a former executive editor for Defense One, explains why he believes the Defense Department's new 'pledge' rule for reporters is a "death to American journalism at the Pentagon." He also shares that if presented with it, he would not sign onto this pledge -- which effectively prevents journalists from gathering unauthorized information. - Aired on 09/20/2025.