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Pentagon Pushes Stars and Stripes Publisher | US News
The Pentagon may be forcing out Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer Jr. before his planned retirement, citing clashes over editorial direction amid a push to purge “woke distractions” and refocus the military newspaper solely on defense matters. Lederer, who’s led the paper for 19 years, opposes the Pentagon’s recent moves — including restricting outside news, banning comics, and favoring digital-first content — arguing they undermine the paper’s mission. This follows the ousting of former ombudsman Jacqueline Smith, who’s now suing over alleged First Amendment violations. While the…
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