Trump's Pentagon confiscates press passes from major media organizations

On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Pentagon, under the Trump administration, confiscated press passes from "virtually every" major media organization. This action was taken in response to the media"s refusal to comply with a new Department of War media policy.

The decision to revoke press passes has raised concerns among journalists and media outlets regarding access to government information. The new policy, which has not been detailed publicly, appears to have prompted significant backlash from the press.

This development follows a series of recent actions by the Trump administration, including discussions about military strategies in various geopolitical contexts. For instance, Trump considers land strikes in the war on cartels as part of ongoing military operations.

The situation continues to evolve, and further updates are expected as media organizations respond to the Pentagon"s decision.