An aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, John Ullyot, published an op-ed criticizing his former boss and suggesting that President Trump may soon remove him due to recent turmoil at the Pentagon. Ullyot highlighted leaks of sensitive operational plans, mass firings of top officials, and chaos within the department. He mentioned the recent removal of Hegseth’s chief of staff, along with other senior aides, and disputed claims that they were fired for leaking information. Ullyot, who worked in the first Trump administration, described a series of unforced errors by Hegseth and expressed loyalty while acknowledging the problems within the administration. The op-ed was released shortly after reports that Hegseth used his personal phone to share military information in a group chat with his wife, brother, and lawyer. The Defense Department did not respond to requests for comment. Ullyot stated that despite his support for Hegseth, the current situation at the Pentagon is a serious problem for the administration. The op-ed indicates growing discontent and instability within the Defense Department, with potential implications for Hegseth’s future in his position as Secretary of Defense.
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