The Pentagon’s Silence: Security or Spin? Tensions ran high in the White House press room as reporters questioned the decision to classify launch times for military operations. Officials cited “national security,” but offered little else—raising doubts about whether this was about safety or saving face. Vague Justifications, Real Concerns The administration deferred to the Secretary of Defense, citing “various reasons” for the secrecy. But why can’t those reasons be shared in general terms? The opacity invites suspicion, not confidence. Attack the Question, Not the Questioner When reporter Jeffrey Goldberg was dismissed as a “registered Democrat” and “anti-Trump sensationalist,” the briefing veered into political deflection. Is partisanship now grounds to ignore valid national security questions? The Afghanistan Echo Reassurances of “utmost responsibility” ring hollow after the botched Afghanistan exit. Blaming past events and calling an error “inadvertent” doesn’t explain current failures. No One Held Accountable The claim that “no one will lose their job” is the most troubling of all. If loyalty trumps competence, how can the public trust decisions made behind closed doors? Clarity Over Theater Americans don’t need political spin—they need transparency. Especially when lives are on the line