Trump administration thanks the media for keeping quiet before the strike that captured Maduro
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Key Points:
- Senator Rubio acknowledged that the Republican administration withheld information about a military mission from Congress primarily for operational security, fearing leaks could endanger American lives.
- Major news organizations like The New York Times and The Washington Post reportedly received advance notice of the raid but chose not to report it immediately to protect U.S. military personnel, a common practice in sensitive national security reporting.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has imposed restrictive new press rules on Pentagon reporters citing mistrust in journalists handling sensitive information, leading many mainstream outlets to leave Pentagon posts rather than comply.
- Journalists emphasize that decisions to withhold or delay reporting sensitive information involve careful editorial judgment and discussions with government officials, but ultimately rest with news organizations to balance public interest and safety.
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