According to Reuters, Caldwell was removed from the Pentagon building on Tuesday. This decision was based on the results of an interior investigation. A U.S. government typical in an interview with Reuters reported that the case concerns a leak of information. However, the details are unknown — it is not known whether the data is transmitted to the media or to 3rd parties.
“The investigation is ongoing,” said Reuters, stating that he could not tell details of the nature and gravity of the leak.
Donald Trump's administration has in fresh months stepped up its efforts towards those liable for disclosure of confidential information. On March 21, Joe Kaspar, Chief of Staff of the Department of Defense, directed a business memo in which he recommended an in-depth investigation of "unlawful disclosures concerning national security". In the paper he even suggested the anticipation of utilizing polygraphs, although it is not known whether they were utilized in Caldwell's case.
Secret conversation of American officials revealed. Caldwell's name appears
Caldwell's name besides rewinds in the revealed correspondence of the highest officials of the American administration. Messages from the Signal app, published by The Atlantic magazine, show that Pete Hegseth praised Caldwell as the most crucial contact for White home people preparing military plans for Yemen.
A 56-year-old Caldwell, a marine veteran with experience of service in Iraq, was known for his isolationist attitude. He has long advocated limiting U.S. military presence in the world. In a December interview with the Financial Times, he described the Iraq war as a "terrible crime" and had previously criticised Ukraine's military aid on respective occasions. He claimed that America should focus on its own safety and avoid engaging in conflicts outside its borders.
