Washington D.C. - Darin Selnick, Pentagon Deputy Chief of Staff, has been removed from his position at the Department of Defense headquarters, according to an official who spoke to Fox News. The removal, which occurred on Tuesday, is linked to an ongoing investigation into a Department of Defense leak.
Selnick is the second advisor to Fox News contributor Pete Hegseth to be removed amid the leak probe. The first removal occurred last week, though the individual's name has not been released to the public.
The Pentagon has not released an official statement regarding Selnick's removal or the ongoing investigation. Details about the nature of the leak remain limited, but officials have stated that it involves sensitive national security information. The investigation is ongoing, and further personnel changes are possible.
Pentagon Deputy Chief of Staff Removed Amid Leak Probe
Darin Selnick, Pentagon Deputy Chief of Staff, was removed from his position at the Department of Defense headquarters on Tuesday. This action follows an investigation into a recent DOD leak. Selnick is the second advisor to Pete Hegseth to be removed in connection with the probe. An official confirmed Selnick's removal to Fox News.