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Defense Secretary Hegseth Faces Sixth Aide Resignation

1/9/2026

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Justin Fulcher, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, resigned in January after six months.
It is the sixth resignation among Hegseth's top aides since he took office.
Fulcher faced scrutiny for overstating his credentials and had a contentious relationship with colleagues, including accusations of reporting to the Pentagon police.
Fulcher praised the Department of Defense's work and said his exit was amicable and part of a planned six-month tenure.

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Justin Fulcher, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, resigned in January after six months.
It is the sixth resignation among Hegseth's top aides since he took office.
Fulcher faced scrutiny for overstating his credentials and had a contentious relationship with colleagues, including accusations of reporting to the Pentagon police.
Fulcher praised the Department of Defense's work and said his exit was amicable and part of a planned six-month tenure.