An op-ed written by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s former aide John Ullyot criticizes Hegseth’s leadership at the Pentagon, suggesting that President Donald Trump may remove him due to recent turmoil. Ullyot highlights leaks of sensitive operational plans, mass firings of top officials, and chaos within the department. The op-ed also mentions the abrupt firings of several senior aides to Hegseth and the smear campaign against them by anonymous Pentagon officials. Ullyot, who worked in the Trump administration, was not part of the recent firings and chose to leave the Pentagon when offered a position by Hegseth. Despite being loyal to Hegseth, Ullyot admits to a series of unforced errors by his former boss that have led to a “full-blown meltdown” at the Pentagon, posing a problem for the administration. This criticism comes on the heels of The New York Times reporting that Hegseth used his personal phone to share military operation information with a small group that included his family members and personal lawyer. Overall, Ullyot’s op-ed points to significant dysfunction and chaos at the Pentagon under Hegseth’s leadership, raising concerns about his future in the position.
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