US defense secretary fires senior army strategist amid leak allegations
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a senior army strategist on the Pentagon’s joint staff, after accusations that he…
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, a senior army strategist on the Pentagon’s joint staff, after accusations that he disclosed classified information to the public. The Pentagon announced on Thursday that it had referred the alleged leak case to the Justice Department for a criminal investigation. The department said the removal of the senior general was necessary “to protect sensitive information”, the Washington Post reported. The Guardian noted that the action follows the Pentagon’s claim that the referral was essential to safeguard classified material.
The move marks a high‑level personnel change linked to concerns over the handling of classified data.
Why it matters
The dismissal and criminal referral highlight the Pentagon’s response to potential breaches of classified information.
Key details
- Location
- United States · Americas
- Reported by
- The Guardian
- First reported
- Key names
- Pentagon, Pete Hegseth, Lt Gen Brett Sylvia, Washington Post
- Section
- World
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