Overview

• Former Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot was asked to resign and will leave by the end of the week, marking the fourth high-profile departure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s team in one week.
• Three senior aides—Dan Caldwell, Darin Selnick, and Colin Carroll—were placed on administrative leave as part of an investigation into unauthorized leaks, though the specifics of the alleged disclosures remain unclear.
• Ullyot, who oversaw a controversial directive to remove diversity and inclusion content, including a brief removal of a Jackie Robinson webpage, cited disagreements over his role as a reason for his departure.
• The shakeup has intensified scrutiny of Hegseth’s leadership, with reports of internal conflicts and concerns about accountability within the Pentagon’s senior ranks.
• The broader investigation into leaks has left the status of the three aides uncertain, with potential implications for their security clearances and future roles.