The ongoing investigation into leaks within the Pentagon has led to significant developments, with several high-ranking officials being placed on administrative leave.
The latest individual affected is Colin Carroll, who served as chief of staff to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg. Carroll, a Marine Corps Reserve officer, has a background with Anduril, a defense contractor known for its work in autonomous systems. His career has seen turbulence, as he was previously dismissed by the Biden administration for allegedly fostering a hostile work environment. Prior to this, he held the position of chief operating officer at the Pentagon's former Joint Artificial Intelligence Center.
According to the Gateway Pundit, Secretary Pete Hegseth has also placed Deputy Chief of Staff Darin Selnick on administrative leave amid the ongoing probe into unauthorized leaks of sensitive military information. Selnick, an Air Force veteran and former senior adviser to Concerned Veterans for America, was escorted from the Pentagon on Tuesday.
Earlier that day, the Gateway Pundit reported that Dan Caldwell, a top advisor to Hegseth, was also removed from the Pentagon for "an unauthorized disclosure." As reported by Reuters, this suspension followed a March 21 directive from Hegseth's chief of staff, initiating an investigation into the leaks.
Caldwell's involvement in the Mike Waltz Houthi Signal chat group has raised questions, though it remains uncertain if this is connected to his removal. The situation continues to unfold, with further updates anticipated as the investigation progresses. The implications of these actions underscore the importance of safeguarding sensitive military information and maintaining the integrity of national security operations.
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