(In The US) Pentagon Senior Adviser Dan Caldwell Placed on Administrative Leave Amid National Security Investigation

 Pentagon Senior Adviser Dan Caldwell Placed on Administrative Leave Amid Investigation

Dan Caldwell, a senior adviser to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was escorted out of the Pentagon on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, after being identified as a potential source of unauthorized disclosures. He was placed on administrative leave due to an ongoing investigation into leaks within the Department of Defense. Caldwell was accused of making an unauthorized disclosure, which led to his removal from the Pentagon. The nature of the alleged disclosure hasn't been publicly disclosed. The investigation was initiated after a memo signed by Hegseth's chief of staff, Joe Kasper, on March 21, 2025, requested an inquiry into recent unauthorized disclosures of national security information. If found guilty, Caldwell may face criminal charges, and the Pentagon may take further action to address the issue of unauthorized leaks 

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 Caldwell played a crucial advisory role to Hegseth, particularly in planning strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen. He was identified as the "best staff point of contact" for the National Security Council during this operation. Caldwell was placed on leave for "an unauthorized disclosure", with the investigation still ongoing. The nature of the alleged disclosure hasn't been publicly disclosed.

The action against Caldwell appears unrelated to a string of high-profile dismissals under Hegseth's tenure, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the head of US Cyber Command. The Pentagon's investigation into unauthorized leaks highlights the department's efforts to protect sensitive information. Caldwell's situation serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining confidentiality in high-level government positions

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