Tell Major Media Outlets: Sue the Pentagon

The New York Times just sued the Pentagon — because the Pentagon tried to end independent journalism as we know it. Now the biggest news organizations in America must join that fight.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new “press access” policy requires reporters to promise they won’t publish information the Pentagon hasn’t pre-approved. CNN, NBC, CBS, ABC, the Associated Press, Reuters, The Washington Post — even Fox News — all walked out rather than sign it.

Now, the New York Times is turning up the pressure, and other media outlets must do the same to defend our democracy.

Tell CNN, NBCUniversal, Fox News, CBS News, ABC News, The Washington Post, Reuters, AP, and every other major outlet: “Join the New York Times in suing the Pentagon and defending press freedom.”

When major media outlets refused to sign Trump and Hegseth’s loyalty pledge, the Pentagon immediately replaced them with handpicked influencers and partisan loyalists — like disgraced former Congressman Matt Gaetz — willing to repeat the official line.

That’s why the New York Times filed a landmark lawsuit calling the Pentagon’s policy exactly what it is: unconstitutional and dangerous. Press-freedom groups agree, and they’re urging every major outlet to join the case or file their own legal challenges.

Because if the Pentagon wins, every federal agency will copy this model — shutting out real reporters, punishing critical coverage, and rewarding compliant voices. This is a direct threat to democratic oversight.

Add your name to demand more media outlets join the lawsuit, file amicus briefs, and refuse to sign the Pentagon’s loyalty pledge. Defend press freedom before the government decides it can handpick every reporter who covers it.

The petition reads: “Join the New York Times in suing the Pentagon and defending press freedom.”