WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has tightened restrictions on journalists covering the U.S. military, just days after a court ruled that earlier limits on press access were unconstitutional.
The move comes under the administration of Donald Trump, which has repeatedly clashed with media organizations it has criticized as “fake news.”
Despite a federal judge’s ruling that last year’s restrictions violated the Constitution, the Pentagon announced new measures, including closing the Correspondents’ Corridor—a key workspace for reporters—and requiring journalists to be escorted by authorized personnel at all times داخل the building.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said the changes were due to security concerns and confirmed the government plans to appeal the court decision. A new press workspace will be set up outside the main Pentagon building but still within its grounds.
Media groups pushed back against the move. The National Press Club said the restrictions would make it harder for reporters to do their jobs and limit independent coverage of the military.
The dispute follows earlier actions requiring major outlets like The New York Times, CNN, and NPR to vacate their Pentagon offices and comply with stricter access rules. Some organizations refused, leading to the loss of their credentials.