Leaked Yemen Operation Details: Three former senior advisers to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have spoken out against what they call “baseless attacks” after being escorted from the Pentagon amid an expanding investigation into information leaks. Dan Caldwell, Colin Carroll, and Darin Selnick were among four officials in Hegseth’s inner circle who were ousted this past week.
Joint Statement
In a joint statement shared by Caldwell on X, the three former aides expressed their disappointment and frustration with the manner in which their service at the Department of Defense ended. “We are incredibly disappointed by the manner in which our service at the Department of Defense ended,” the statement read. “Unnamed Pentagon officials have slandered our character with baseless attacks on our way out the door.”
Investigation Details
The three former aides claimed that they had not been told what exactly they were being investigated for, whether there was still an active investigation, or if there was even a real investigation of ‘leaks’ to begin with. This lack of transparency has added to their frustration and sense of injustice.
Resignation of Pentagon Spokesman
The departures of the three aides come on the heels of the resignation of former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot. However, the Pentagon said that Ullyot was asked to resign, rather than leaving voluntarily.
Still on Leaked Yemen Operation Details
Upheaval at the Pentagon
The upheaval at the Pentagon comes less than 100 days into the Trump administration, where the department has found itself frequently in the epicenter of controversial moves. These have included the firings of senior military and civilian staff, as well as broad edicts to purge content that promoted diversity, equity, or inclusion.
Previous Controversies
The Pentagon’s decision to remove images or other online content of heroes like the Tuskegee Airmen and Jackie Robinson from its websites caused public uproar. The controversy highlighted the challenges faced by the Pentagon in navigating sensitive issues.
Investigation into Leaks
Last month, Hegseth announced that the Pentagon’s intelligence and law enforcement arms were investigating what it says are leaks of national security information. The investigation followed reports that Elon Musk was set to receive a classified briefing on potential war plans with China. The office warned that Defense Department personnel could face polygraphs in the probe.
Departures Follow Firings of Senior Military Officers
The departures of the three aides also follow the firings of senior military officers, including Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown, Chief of Naval Operations Lisa Franchetti, National Security Agency and U.S. Cyber Command director Gen. Tim Haugh, and Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the U.S. military representative to the NATO Military Committee. These firings have added to the sense of upheaval at the Pentagon.
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