Anti-Trump Fox Reporter’s Hit Piece Crashes And Burns: ‘Better Luck Next Time’
Published 16 hours ago
on February 12, 2025
By Chris Powell
A Democrat-driven hit job against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quickly fell apart after a report revealed that the Army, not Hegseth, was responsible for $137,000 in home repairs and renovations that had set off a wave of media outrage.
Fox News national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin jumped on the controversy, amplifying a letter from Democrats on the House Appropriations Committee questioning why Hegseth’s military housing at Fort McNair required an “emergency” $49,900 paint job. Griffin’s post echoed Bloomberg journalist Anthony Capaccio, who initially pushed the story, fueling claims of government waste and preferential treatment.
But it didn’t take long for the facts to unravel.
https://twitter.com/JenGriffinFNC/status/1887989765754044484Hegseth himself fired back at Griffin, exposing the media’s rush to judgment. “Hey @JenGriffinFNC, looks like @AP did your reporting for you. Better luck next time!” he posted on X, attaching an AP report debunking the allegations.
According to the Associated Press, a U.S. official familiar with the work order confirmed that the Army — not Hegseth — had authorized the repairs after the home had sat vacant for a year and needed security upgrades. The renovations included structural updates and repainting to ensure the century-old property met current safety standards.
The controversy erupted when congressional Democrats, led by Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Rose DeLauro (D-CT), demanded answers about the spending, suggesting it violated the administration’s supposed focus on fiscal restraint. Their letter, which was widely circulated online, pressed Hegseth to justify why he required government housing and to disclose if he would be reimbursing taxpayers for the upgrades.
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