Joel Valdez
Cabo VerdepoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%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 a spokesperson who announced the Pentagon's decision to restrict journalists' access.
Pentágono continua a reduzir o espaço disponível para jornalistasExpresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal·Cabo Verde· 2026-06-02
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Deputy Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez called for reporters involved to face 'severe punishment.'
Pentagon officials rage over Washington Post Hegseth security reportFox News·
United States· 2025-08-21
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