Joel Valdez
GuatemalapoliticianMale5.1Global Dominance: 0.01%Joel Valdez is the deputy press secretary for the Pentagon, recognized for his commitment to national security issues. Recently, he called for accountability against journalists involved in a Washington Post report that disclosed sensitive information about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's security measures, which he claimed posed a significant risk to Hegseth and his family.
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Joel Valdez is the acting press secretary who stated that no company receives preferential treatment.
Legisladores piden que el Pentágono investigue a las empresas respaldadas por la familia TrumpGuatemala· 2026-08-06
Joel Valdez stated that the Department of Defense is transforming how it combats, purchases, and manufactures its weapons.
La disminución de las reservas de armas está poniendo a prueba la nueva y ambiciosa estrategia del PentágonoGuatemala· 2026-07-31
Acting press secretary Joel Valdez insisted that the decreases in casualty numbers were due to temporary data disruptions.
Iran war casualty count passes 600 as Pentagon changes accounting
United States· 2026-07-26
Joel Valdez is a spokesperson who announced the Pentagon's decision to restrict journalists' access.
Pentágono continua a reduzir o espaço disponível para jornalistas
Cabo Verde· 2026-06-02
Deputy Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez called for reporters involved to face 'severe punishment.'
Pentagon officials rage over Washington Post Hegseth security reportUnited States· 2025-08-21
