Pete Hegseth met US airmen rescued from Iran over TV interviews: ‘Colonel’ to appear on ‘60 Minutes’
Pete Hegseth reportedly met the two officers ‘privately’ and asked them if they wanted to participate rather than forcing their cooperation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urged two crew members of an F-15 that crashed in Iran to participate in a "60 Minutes" interview about the rescue operation, according to sources close to the matter. Both airmen initially hesitated, with one expressing concern about being ordered to participate and military officials wary of disclosing classified details.
However, Hegseth met privately with the survivors and asked them if they wanted to participate instead of forcing their involvement. Pilot "Alpha" declined the interview, while "Bravo" agreed to appear on camera. The Pentagon has not publicly identified the two airmen, and CNN could not independently confirm their identities. This instance highlights Hegseth's hands-on approach to shaping the narrative around the Iran conflict, which has become a contentious issue.
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