The Pentagon is facing turmoil following a series of leaks and internal controversies, leading to a significant leadership shakeup. Joe Kasper, Chief of Staff to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, was recently removed from his position amidst rising tensions and ongoing investigations.

Kasper is the fifth Defense official to leave the agency in the past week amid investigations of internal leaks within the agency.

The defense secretary had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon’s security protocols set up in his office, allowing him to use Signal on a personal computer.

President Vance are standing by Hegseth despite the swirling controversy over his handling of the Defense Department.