Former Pentagon spokesman tied to online DEI purge was asked to resign, official says

UPDATED: April 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM PDT

John Ullyot’s departure is the fourth this week among Hegseth’s former inner circle.

Originally Published: April 17, 2025 at 3:29 PM PDT

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Ullyot was transferred out of the communications office in late March following the blowback from the Pentagon’s purge of Jackie Robinson and a bungled public affairs response.