Washington, D.C. - Dan Caldwell, a high-ranking advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was placed on administrative leave by the Department of Defense (DoD) on Tuesday. Sources within the Pentagon confirm that Caldwell was escorted from the building as part of an ongoing investigation. The reason for the administrative leave is reportedly related to a probe into alleged leaks of classified information.
The DoD has not released an official statement regarding the specific details of the investigation. However, several news outlets are reporting that the inquiry centers around the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive documents. Caldwell's role as a senior advisor gave him access to a wide range of classified materials, making him a key figure in the investigation.
Administrative leave is a temporary measure that allows the DoD to conduct a thorough investigation without the individual being present in the workplace. The length of the leave will depend on the complexity of the investigation and the findings of the inquiry. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
Defense Department Places Hegseth Advisor Dan Caldwell on Leave
Dan Caldwell, a senior advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been placed on administrative leave by the Department of Defense. Caldwell was reportedly escorted out of the Pentagon on Tuesday. The move is connected to an investigation into potential leaks of sensitive information. Officials have not released further details about the nature of the alleged leaks.