Gaetz, Loomer join new Pentagon press corps

Right-wing media figures Laura Loomer and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) were among members of the press who sat for a rare briefing with the Pentagon press corps. The briefing marked a notable moment as Loomer and Gaetz joined a relatively small group of journalists invited to ask questions during a briefing typically reserved for established defense reporters.

In attendance, Loomer and Gaetz pressed for topics aligned with their audiences, while Pentagon officials reiterated standard lines about national security, military operations, and ongoing defense programs. The briefing offered temporary access to a portion of the press pool and provided an opportunity to seek clarifications on policy shifts and public messaging surrounding defense issues.

Context around the event suggests it reflects ongoing efforts by the Pentagon to broaden the pool of media attendees and diversify the range of questions, though coverage remained cautious, focusing on official statements and follow-up inquiries about troop deployments, budgeting, and strategic goals.

Author’s summary: The Pentagon briefing included Laura Loomer and Matt Gaetz among a rare press pool, signaling attempts to diversify media access while sticking to official Defense messaging and limited inquiry on deployments and budgets.

The Hill — 2025-12-03

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