Pete Hegset
Pete Hegset is the current Secretary of Defense, known for his controversial policies regarding media access to information related to national security. Recently, he has been in the news for implementing new Pentagon rules that require journalists to acknowledge specific guidelines related to the press's access to sensitive information, which has sparked significant backlash from various media organizations who argue that these rules threaten press freedom.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 43,215 | $155,000 | 153$ |
| Totals | 1 | 43,733,762 | 43,215 | $155,000 | 153$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ukraine:
Pete Hegset decided to remove Dan Driscoll from the peace negotiations when he saw that Driscoll was overstepping his authority.
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Ukraine:
Pete Hegset described the new media requirements as 'common sense' while emphasizing national security.
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