United States — United States Department of Defense & Joel Valdez

United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense has implemented new restrictions on press access, designating its press office as a classified space and requiring journalists to be escorted, leading to legal challenges and negative public perception.

Joel Valdez: Joel Valdez, acting Pentagon press secretary, confirmed the redesignation of the press office as a classified space, stating it was due to speechwriters handling classified material, and defended the move as 'nothing controversial'.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> is under scrutiny for hiring Elias Irizarry, a Jan. 6 rioter, into a highly sensitive office, leading to internal alarm and public criticism.

Joel Valdez: Joel Valdez, acting Pentagon press secretary, defended the hiring of Elias Irizarry, stating he is a 'qualified, patriotic young professional'.

United States — United States Department of Defense: The United States — United States Department of Defense>>> is facing legal setbacks over its transgender military ban and has restricted media access to its press office, indicating policy challenges and transparency concerns.

Joel Valdez: Acting Pentagon press secretary Joel Valdez>>> confirmed the redesignation of the Pentagon press office as a classified space, impacting media access.