The Pentagon allegedly fired three top aides after an investigation involving a reported illegal wiretap, according to The Guardian. White House advisers found the wiretap claim untrue and raised concerns over dubious information from Hegseth’s lawyer, which hurt trust between the Pentagon and the White House.
The three fired aides, including senior adviser Dan Caldwell, maintained their innocence amid claims of personal vendettas being used against them in the investigation.
The allegations intensified internal conflict and damaged credibility in the leak inquiry, suggesting deeper divisions within the Trump administration over security and personnel matters.
