Stars and Stripes Faces Leadership Shake-up | Denver News

Pentagon officials are eyeing the ousting of Stars and Stripes’ publisher before his planned retirement, as the Trump administration seeks to overhaul the military newspaper that still receives taxpayer funding. With a daily audience of 1.4 million mostly online—and a printed edition still distributed to troops in low-connectivity areas—the outlet faces criticism for declining readership since its golden age and for lacking original reporting, with stacks of its paper often left unread as stories are readily available elsewhere. The outgoing publisher, set to leave in September, noted his leadership vision clashed with the Defense Department’s direction, pledging to ensure a smooth transition. Historically, the paper has been a vital watchdog for military issues, even earning praise from General Eisenhower for its independence from propaganda and military influence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d1307b811e26145