Pentagon officials mulling the firing of military newspaper Stars and Stripes publisher

Trump’s war on Stars and Stripes: Why has military newspaper chief quit?

Longtime Stars and Stripes publisher Max D Lederer Jr announced his resignation over clashes with the Pentagon.

Aug 20, 2026

Pentagon fires longtime leaders from military newspaper Stars and Stripes for alleged insubordination

The Pentagon fired Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer, editor Erik Slavin and reporter Lara Korte for alleged insubordination.

Aug 22, 2026

Pentagon fires longtime publisher, editor, reporter from military newspaper Stars and Stripes

The Pentagon fired three staffers from the military newspaper Stars and Stripes, including longtime publisher Max Lederer, for alleged insubordination.

Aug 21, 2026

Pentagon officials mulling the firing of military newspaper Stars and Stripes publisher

Stars and Stripes Fox News Digital confirmed faces a leadership shakeup as Pentagon considers terminating publisher Max Lederer before retirement.

Aug 21, 2026