Event Brief
Hegseth pressured F-15 crew to appear on “60 Minutes”
By The BriefBrief · Sources (4)
Filed: Sep 13, 2026 at 1:11 PM ET
Summary: CNN reports that U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and political officials pushed for F-15 airmen to appear in CBS’s “60 Minutes” segment about an Iran rescue story. Military officials raised concerns about security and political messaging as the request was made.
WHO: Pete Hegseth and political officials; military officials
WHAT: Reported pressure on F-15 crew to appear in a “60 Minutes” Iran rescue story segment
WHEN: Sep 13, 2026 at 12:45 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Military officials raised concerns about security and political messaging tied to the planned appearance.
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