Jake Tapper

Rank 14 of 47

Score 82

Reposted by Jake Tapper 🦅

-4

Covering itself, Stripes notes:

"The statement appears to challenge the editorial independence of @starsandstripes, which...has long retained independence from editorial oversight from the Pentagon under a congressional mandate that it be governed by First Amendment principles."

Sean Parnell

@SeanParnellASW

STATEMENT:

The Department of War is returning Stars & Stripes to its original mission: reporting for our warfighters.

We are bringing Stars & Stripes into the 21st century. We will modernize its operations, refocus its content away from woke distractions that syphon morale,

1/15/2026, 6:35:37 PM

The statement engages in public discourse by addressing the editorial independence of Stars & Stripes, a publication with a significant role in military and public communication. It raises concerns about potential changes to its mission and editorial oversight, which are public issues related to freedom of the press and military influence.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not directly cause harm but implies potential harm to journalistic independence, which could indirectly affect public trust. [-1]
Principle 2:
I will respect the privacy and dignity of others and will not engage in cyberbullying, harassment, or hate speech.
The statement respects privacy and dignity, as it does not engage in personal attacks or hate speech.
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement does not promote understanding, empathy, or compassion, as it uses terms like 'woke distractions' which can be divisive. [-1]
Principle 4:
I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
The statement does not engage in constructive criticism or dialogue, as it dismisses certain content as 'woke distractions' without explanation or engagement. [-1]
Principle 7:
I will uphold the principles of free speech and use my platform responsibly and with integrity.
The statement touches on free speech principles by discussing editorial independence, but it does not clearly uphold these principles due to its dismissive tone towards certain content. [-1]