Bulwark Takes The Pentagon Tried to Blackmail a Reporter—Just for Asking Questions
Dec 13, 2025
A Mother Jones reporter finds himself threatened by Jack Posobiec after asking the Pentagon about a controversial adviser, Eric Gressy. The unfolding incident raises serious concerns about press freedom and the Pentagon's behavior. Tim explores Posobiec's troubling history, including his ties to Pizzagate, while highlighting how the Pentagon's intimidation tactics undermine journalistic integrity. The discussion emphasizes the alarming trend of using allies to stifle dissent and the potential consequences for democracy.
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Pentagon Is Sidelining Real Reporters
- Tim Miller highlights that asking legitimate questions of the Pentagon is a core press freedom right.
- He warns that the Pentagon is treating real reporters like outsiders while favoring sycophants inside the press corps.
Reporter Targeted After Asking Questions
- Dan Friedman of Mother Jones asked the Pentagon about Eric Gressy and then received threatening emails.
- Tim Miller recounts how Jack Posobiec targeted the reporter's personal life after the inquiry.
Posobiec's Extremist History Undermines Credibility
- Tim Miller recounts Jack Posobiec's history as a Pizzagate promoter and its real-world harms.
- He uses that background to question Posobiec's credibility as a Pentagon-connected