Overview

• Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell expressed gratitude for Fulcher’s work on behalf of President Trump and Secretary Hegseth.
• Fulcher said he had completed his six-month service as planned and praised Hegseth’s leadership and presidential confidence.
• He initially joined from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency before his promotion to senior adviser in April.
• His exit comes after earlier removals of advisers Dan Caldwell and Dan Selnick alongside the reassignment of chief of staff Joe Kasper following the Signal app leak.
• Hegseth’s office has pledged a renewed focus on protecting sensitive communications and advancing military revitalization efforts.