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Laura Loomer Claims She Found Out ‘Real Reason’ Why Pete Hegseth Vanished From Fox News
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Key Points:
- Trump loyalist Laura Loomer alleges that Fox News blacklisted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the Pentagon required news outlets to sign a pledge on reporting restrictions, leading to a dispute over which Fox correspondent could travel on Pentagon trips.
- Loomer claims the Pentagon chose Fox correspondent Lucas Tomlinson over Jennifer Griffin for travel privileges, angering Fox executives including CEO Suzanne Scott, who then retaliated by excluding Hegseth from the network.
- Hegseth, a former Fox News host and Trump administration official, has not appeared on Fox since October 2025, despite continuing to appear on other networks.
- Mediaite has not independently verified Loomer's claims, and Fox News has not responded to requests for comment.
- Media analysts find Hegseth's absence from Fox surprising given his previous close ties to the network and its usual support for Trump administration figures.
