Pentagon and White House Criticize CNN Iran Coverage Amid Potential Ownership Change

The Pentagon and White House criticized CNN's coverage of Iran's disruption of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calling for a more 'patriotic press' and expressing support for David Ellison, a Trump ally, potentially taking over CNN. CNN defended its reporting on the Pentagon's alleged underestimation of Iran's actions. The proposed Paramount-Warner Bros merger, led by Ellison, has raised concerns about media independence and consumer choice, with regulatory approval pending amid bipartisan scrutiny.