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21 Jul, 2025
Grace Baker
Justin Fulcher, a senior adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, has left his position at the Pentagon after serving for six months. His departure marks at least the sixth high-level aide to leave Hegseth’s office since the beginning of the year.
Fulcher announced his resignation on social media, stating that his departure was planned and that he had completed his intended six-month term of service. He praised Hegseth's leadership and the support he received from President Trump, describing his time at the Pentagon as "incredibly inspiring." According to Fulcher, his work included advising on personnel and policy, contributing to defense initiatives, and helping to reallocate nearly $50 billion from non-combat areas to programs focused on military readiness.
While Fulcher presented his exit as a planned and amicable departure, sources have offered conflicting accounts. Three anonymous sources told a major news outlet that Fulcher was "ousted." This comes amid a broader reshuffling of staff in Hegseth's office, with multiple aides leaving since January. These changes have prompted questions about the stability of Hegseth's leadership, which has been the subject of controversy since his confirmation.
Fulcher’s tenure at the Pentagon was not without its own incidents. He reportedly had a heated confrontation with a colleague and accused the colleague of calling the Pentagon police on him. This incident allegedly led to Hegseth intervening on his behalf. Before his time at the Pentagon, Fulcher had served in a position in Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.
The Department of Defense has issued a statement thanking Fulcher for his service and wishing him well in his future endeavors. It has not yet been announced who will replace him.