US fires top military planner over alleged leaks: reports
The United States has fired a top military planner, US media reported, with some outlets saying the dismissal was due to the officer allegedly leaking classified information. Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed from his role as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Staff, US media reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. CBS and Fox both reported that Sylvia’s…
The United States has dismissed a top military planner, Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, reportedly due to allegations of leaking classified information, according to US media reports on Wednesday. The Pentagon initially confirmed Sylvia's departure and expressed condolences, but later withdrew the statement, stating it did not accurately represent the situation.
Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell emphasized the department's stance against unauthorized disclosure of classified information and took "necessary personnel action" to safeguard sensitive data. However, Parnell did not name Sylvia and promised no further comment on the individual or the circumstances surrounding the action. The Justice Department has been notified about the matter, with potential further legal action being considered.
This latest dismissal is part of a series of personnel changes overseen by President Trump since his return to office, which has seen the removal of several high-ranking military officials, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Charles "CQ" Brown. Other notable departures include the heads of the US Army, Navy, Coast Guard, the National Security Agency, and the vice chief of staff of the US Air Force.
The reported firing of Sylvia coincides with Trump's consideration of potential strikes against Iran following the country's midterm elections, which are scheduled for next Tuesday.
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