Hegseth Fires Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia After Accusing Him of Media Leaks

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Hegseth Fires Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia After Accusing Him of Media Leaks

Hegseth has dismissed Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, whom he accused of leaking information to news outlets, according to The New York Times.

The Times described the dismissal as part of an extensive and highly unusual effort to identify and discipline senior military officers who communicate with journalists. The provided report does not establish whether Sylvia leaked information.

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