Fox News Veteran Brit Hume Defends Jennifer Griffin, Criticizes Pete Hegseth Over Iran Strike Coverage

Fox News veteran Brit Hume strongly defended his colleague Jennifer Griffin following a public confrontation with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over the coverage of U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. During a Pentagon press conference, Hegseth criticized Griffin for allegedly misrepresenting President Trump's statements about the effectiveness of the bombing mission, which Griffin had questioned by asking whether Iran's enriched uranium stockpile was destroyed. Hume called Hegseth's attack on Griffin unfair and undeserved, praising her professionalism, knowledge, and extensive experience covering the Pentagon. The briefing, which aimed to counter reports suggesting the strikes only delayed Iran's nuclear program by months rather than severely damaging it, saw Hegseth openly hostile to the media. Griffin’s questions highlighted uncertainties about the strike's impact, referencing satellite photos suggesting possible uranium relocation. Industry peers across the political spectrum rallied behind Griffin, condemning Hegseth's conduct and supporting her journalistic integrity.