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Defense Adviser Fired Amid Sensitive Leak Scandal

7/20/2025

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In a significant staffing shakeup, Justin Fulcher, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been dismissed following a leak scandal that compromised sensitive military plans. Reflecting on his tenure, Fulcher expressed gratitude for his contributions to military revitalization, while the Defense Department recognized his service and extended best wishes for his future.

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In a significant staffing shakeup, Justin Fulcher, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has been dismissed following a leak scandal that compromised sensitive military plans. Reflecting on his tenure, Fulcher expressed gratitude for his contributions to military revitalization, while the Defense Department recognized his service and extended best wishes for his future.