Pentagon Installs Makeup Studio for Hegseth’s TV Appearances
Secretary Hegseth authorized a renovation of the Pentagon green room, adjacent to the press briefing room, converting it into a makeshift television makeup studio at a cost of several thousand dollars. The upgrade, suggested by a former Fox News producer and approved by Hegseth’s wife, included new lighting and a mirror, repurposing existing Pentagon resources. The Defense Department maintains the improvements are routine and the room will be available to senior leaders. This follows Hegseth’s use of the briefing room as a backdrop for recent television appearances, including one addressing his sharing of sensitive military information via private chat groups.
John Q. Hosedrinker