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Pentagon Fires Three Amid Wiretap Probe Turmoil

5/28/2025

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In a dramatic shake-up, the Pentagon has let go of three senior aides, including Dan Caldwell, amid a probe into a purported illegal wiretap. White House advisers have labeled the wiretap allegations as unfounded, casting doubt on the credibility of Hegseth’s lawyer. This turmoil has intensified existing rifts within the Trump administration, revealing deep-seated tensions over security and personnel matters.

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In a dramatic shake-up, the Pentagon has let go of three senior aides, including Dan Caldwell, amid a probe into a purported illegal wiretap. White House advisers have labeled the wiretap allegations as unfounded, casting doubt on the credibility of Hegseth’s lawyer. This turmoil has intensified existing rifts within the Trump administration, revealing deep-seated tensions over security and personnel matters.