Hegseth reportedly fires U.S. top military planner as Trump downplays Iran peace talks

Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed from his position as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. Fox News reported that Sylvia allegedly failed three polygraph exams related to classified leaks about Iran and Ukraine before his firing. The New York Times reported that the firing was part of a campaign by Hegseth to identify and punish senior military officers who communicate with reporters.

• CNBC — Hegseth reportedly fires U.S. top military planner as Trump downplays Iran peace talks
• Fox News — Hegseth fires top Pentagon strategist accused of leaking classified Iran, Ukraine war information
• NYT — Hegseth Fires Top Army General He Accused of Leaking Information to Media
• Breitbart — Report: Hegseth Fires 'Top Military Planner' for Alleged Leaks of Classified Info

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