Kasper’s Departure

Joe Kasper, the Chief of Staff for Defense Minister Pete Hegseth, has resigned from his position amidst a notable overhaul within the Pentagon. A senior U.S. defense official,speaking on the condition of anonymity,confirmed the resignation.

Despite stepping down as Chief of Staff, Kasper will continue to serve President Donald Trump in a new capacity. the senior defense official stated, Joe Kasper will continue to serve the President (Donald) Trump as a special government employee (SGE) who handles special projects in the Department of Defense.

Hegseth’s Acknowledgment

Minister Hegseth acknowledged Kasper’s service and contributions. Minister Hegseth thanked his lasting leadership and his efforts to advance the America First agenda, he said.

Wider pentagon Reshuffle

Kasper’s resignation is the latest in a series of changes affecting high-ranking officials at the Pentagon. Three other officials were removed the previous week during an investigation into alleged leaks, reportedly stemming from disagreements with Kasper.

Darin Selnick, Caldwell, and Colin carroll, three former Pentagon senior advisors, issued a joint statement on Sunday, April 20, asserting that other Pentagon officials had slandered our characters with baseless attacks. They further stated, We have not yet been told for what we exactly were investigated, whether there was still an ingoing investigation, or whether there was an investigation that really led to ‘leaks’ from the beginning.

Ullyot’s Criticism and Hegseth’s Scrutiny

John Ullyot, a former top Pentagon spokesperson, also experienced a departure from the Defense Department [2]. Ullyot released an opinion piece criticizing the current state of affairs, describing a month of total chaos in Pentagon. He added, President Donald Trump has a strong track record in asking for the responsibility of his high officials. Considering this, it is challenging to see Defense Minister Pete Hegseth remains even longer.

Adding to the scrutiny, Hegseth is reportedly facing a new scandal involving the use of the signal messaging app to discuss U.S. attacks on Houthi rebels in Yemen with his wife and others not typically involved in such discussions. Moreover, the White House continues to support Hegseth, especially after the U.S. Defense minister revealed he also shared details about the attack on Houthi in other chat via signal which accidentally involved a journalist.

FAQ

• Why did Joe Kasper resign?

  Joe Kasper resigned amidst a significant overhaul within the Pentagon.

• Will Kasper still work for the government?

  Yes, he will serve as a special government employee (SGE) handling special projects in the Department of Defense.

• What is the “America First” agenda?

  The “America First” agenda generally refers to policies prioritizing domestic interests and national security.