Pete Hegseth rips into Fox News’ Jennifer Griffin in heated exchange: ‘You’re about the worst…’ | Watch

Jun 26, 2025 06:51 PM IST

During a Pentagon briefing on US strikes in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin.

During a tense Pentagon briefing regarding recent US strikes on Iran, an unexpected outburst shifted the attention to Senior Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin. Upon asking a question by Griffin, the Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, responded by calling her out. Pointing his words directly at her, he declared, “Of course we’re watching every single aspect—but Jennifer, you’ve been about the worst. The one who represents the most intentionally.” The sudden accusation stunned the room.

During a Pentagon briefing on US strikes in Iran, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth criticized Fox News reporter Jennifer Griffin. (Photo by Andrew Harnik / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)