Pentagon Shake-Up: Senior Adviser Justin Fulcher Steps Down

Justin Fulcher, a key figure at the Pentagon and close aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has left his position. This move comes after a series of events that have shaken up the department's leadership. Fulcher's journey at the Pentagon began when he joined as part of Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency. His role evolved, and he eventually became a senior adviser to Hegseth. This promotion was announced in April, alongside other key appointments, following a security breach involving sensitive military plans. The breach occurred in March when Hegseth and other top officials from the Trump administration shared classified information about a potential attack on the Houthis in Yemen via the Signal messaging app. This incident led to a significant overhaul in Hegseth's office. In addition to Fulcher's departure, other high-ranking staff members were also affected. Dan Caldwell and Dan Selnick, both senior advisers, were fired during a leak investigation. Joe Kasper, the chief of staff, was reassigned to a new role focusing on special projects. Fulcher's departure was framed as a planned transition after six months of service. In a statement, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with the dedicated personnel at the Pentagon. He highlighted the department's achievements under Hegseth's leadership and President Trump's support. The Pentagon spokesperson, Sean Parnell, also released a statement thanking Fulcher for his contributions and wishing him well in his future endeavors. This shake-up raises questions about the department's handling of sensitive information and the impact of such breaches on national security.