Former Pentagon Aide Cleared of Leak Allegations, Hired by ODNI to Support PDB

Dan Caldwell, fired by Defense Secretary Hegseth in April 2025 amid a classified leak investigation, has been hired by DNI Gabbard's office after an 11-month probe cleared him. Caldwell will advise on intelligence coordination and the President's Daily Brief. His hiring at ODNI after being ousted from DOD for alleged leaks — while the FBI simultaneously investigates Kent for leaks — highlights the administration's inconsistent treatment of unauthorized disclosure cases.