Defense Secretary Pete Hegses said that if Pentagon staff is found to be leaking sensitive information within the department, they will be “prosecuted.”
The push for the investigation comes after the removal of a top Pentagon official because it allegedly leaked information to reporters. One of the officials who was taken away, John UritAlso It was written On Sunday, the manipulation depicts the behind-the-scenes confusion within the department. In response, Hegses said Ulitt “misinformed” his leadership and division into his work.
“The Leak knows who he is, the truth is told and we stand behind it.”
“We’ll investigate and take it where it leads,” Heggs said. I said Tuesday.
“It led to an unfortunate place for people I’ve known for a long time,” added Hegses. “It’s not my job to protect them. I’m protecting national security.”
Hegseth also argued that the leakers are working to curb President Donald Trump’s policies and leadership, prompting an investigation into the leakers and subsequent prosecution.
“When the evidence was gathered, and this happened soon — it would be handed over to the DOJ and people would be charged,” Heggs said. “The Leak knows who he is, the truth is told and we stand behind it.”
Three other officials fired on suspicion of leaks — Dan Caldwell, Colin Carroll and Darrin Sernick — issued a joint statement expressing disappointment at the Department of Defense on Saturday, but also maintained support for Trump and his administration.
“We are extremely disappointed in the way our service at the Department of Defense has ended. An unknown Pentagon official slandered our character with an unfounded attack from our door.” statement I’ll read it. “All three of us served our country in honor. For the two of us, this included the development of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. And based on our collective services, we understood the importance of information security and worked to protect it every day.”
“At this point, if there is still an aggressive investigation or even an actual investigation of a ‘leak’, we are not yet informed that it has been investigated accurately,” the statement continued. “This experience has been merciless, but we continue to support the Trump Vance administration’s mission to make the Pentagon great again and achieve peace through power.
“I’m here to do one job for the President and the American people. I don’t have time for leaks or hoax media.”
In particular, Caldwell was a senior adviser designated as Hegses’ contact in a now-not-growing signal chat leak. Hegseth claims that signal chats do not contain classification or sensitive information.
“This was the result of an ongoing investigation,” Hegses said of the removal of Caldwell, Carol and Sernick. “We have identified enough evidence. The evidence must continue. They or others nearby were leaking parties. If I believe that is the case, I have a legal responsibility that they are no longer accessible and that the investigation will begin.”
“If you think you’re leaking to the press, that’s a real problem we take seriously at the Pentagon,” added Hegses. “I’m here to do one job for the President and the Americans. I’m securing the country, America first, peace through strength. There’s no time for leaks or hoax media.”
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