US EditionTop Pentagon official John Ullyot to resign at end of week: report
- John Ullyot resigned from his position at the Pentagon this week following a request from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, according to a senior defense official.
- Ullyot oversaw controversial decisions, including removing online images promoting diversity and inclusion, which led to public backlash over the removal of Jackie Robinson's biography.
- His resignation was not related to a separate investigation into leaks that resulted in three other Pentagon aides being placed on leave, according to two U.S. Officials.
- Ullyot noted that he had informed Secretary Hegseth of his decision to leave after they could not agree on a new role for him at the Department of Defense.
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Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Another Pentagon official out Former top Pentagon spokesperson John Ullyot is resigning from the Defense Department at the end of this week, marking another shake-up in the building. © AP Ullyot was the acting assistant to…
Former Pentagon Spokesman Tied to Online DEI Purge Was Asked to Resign, Official Says
Former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot was asked to resign this week, a senior defense official told The Associated Press on Thursday, in the latest shakeup for the Defense Department following firings and other changes.
Former Pentagon spokesman tied to online DEI purge was asked to resign, official says
Former Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot was asked to resign this week, a senior defense official told The Associated Press on Thursday, in the latest shakeup for the Defense Department following firings and other changes under U.S. President Donald Trump.
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