Reporters walk out of the Pentagon together Wednesday after turning in their credentials. (Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post) INTRODUCTION In his latest act of political muscle, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth tried to muzzle the media by forcing reporters to sign a loyalty-style agreement just to enter the Pentagon. The press corps refused. Now, Hegseth’s attempt to control the narrative will backfire spectacularly. Instead of silencing critics, he’s liberated them. The Pent