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Pentagon Suspends Deputy Chief Amid Signal Chat Scandal

4/17/2025

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Darin Selnick, the Pentagon's deputy chief of staff, has been suspended as investigations unfold regarding leaks of sensitive information tied to the Signal group chat scandal. His suspension follows that of Dan Caldwell, intensifying scrutiny over unauthorized disclosures and sparking serious concerns about national security protocols during the Trump administration.

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Darin Selnick, the Pentagon's deputy chief of staff, has been suspended as investigations unfold regarding leaks of sensitive information tied to the Signal group chat scandal. His suspension follows that of Dan Caldwell, intensifying scrutiny over unauthorized disclosures and sparking serious concerns about national security protocols during the Trump administration.