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Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia's dismissal has generated widespread anger and frustration at top level of the Army. A common refrain today from active and retired senior Army officers: "This is Bulls**t!" h/t @nancyayoussef nytimes.com/2026/10/29/us/he…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
Noteworthy differences between this statement and the anonymous first one from the Pentagon:
1) It alludes to the leak of "sensitive national security information," not classified information. They are different, both legally and practically.
2) It does not name Lt. Gen. Sylvia by name.
3) It does not directly accuse Sylvia of leaking classified information.
These are significant legal differences.
The Department of War has zero tolerance for the intentional, unauthorized disclosure of classified information. Anyone who compromises sensitive national security information puts the lives of our Warriors at risk and undermines every military operation that keeps our country safe.
Following an extensive Air Force OSI investigation, the Department took necessary personnel action to protect sensitive information. To protect the integrity of the investigation, no further comment will be made regarding the individual or the circumstances of this action.
This matter, along with others, have been referred to the Justice Department for potential further legal action.
Classified information is not personal property. Leaking it for personal, political or professional gain is a betrayal of the trust placed in those responsible for keeping it.
Our commitment was not an empty promise. We vowed to find you, and we meant it.
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
It's true: Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia has been ousted from his Joint Staff role, say officials familiar w/ the issue.
Several voiced exasperation, citing his work as a well regarded 101st Airborne Division commander. He's also a recipient of the Bronze Star with V and Purple Heart.
Breaking news from me: Hegseth pushes out another Top General on the Joint Staff, this time the J-5 theatlantic.com/national-sec…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
I am able to confirm @nancyayoussef's scoop -
A defense official confirms that Hegseth has fired Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia -- the @thejointstaff "J5" or Director of Strategy, Plans, and Policy.
No word on his replacement of a reason for the ouster.
Breaking news from me: Hegseth pushes out another Top General on the Joint Staff, this time the J-5 theatlantic.com/national-sec…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
Scoop from @nancyayoussef
This means the Joint Staff that serves the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine is without its chief planner on the eve of possible resumption of strikes against Iran. It is the 2nd General serving in the Pentagon’s top planning role (J-5) that has been fired/forced out by Hegseth.
Breaking news from me: Hegseth pushes out another Top General on the Joint Staff, this time the J-5 theatlantic.com/national-sec…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
Read @nancyayoussef on Hegseth's latest military purge just as the war is about to intensify theatlantic.com/national-sec…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
This is a big deal. Scoop from @nancyayoussef: theatlantic.com/national-sec…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
exclusive: Hegseth's latest firing, by @nancyayoussef: theatlantic.com/national-sec…
Breaking news from me: Hegseth pushes out another Top General on the Joint Staff, this time the J-5 theatlantic.com/national-sec…
They Were the Military’s ‘Quiet Professionals.’ Now They’re Talking. A wonderfully done piece by @wesleysmorgan nytimes.com/2026/10/28/magaz…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
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Sen. @tedcruz in March: "I don't believe that what is happening in Iran will be front and center in November. If it extends that long, we've done something wildly wrong... The president said at the beginning this is going to be a matter of several weeks."
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
Notable @washingtonpost revelation: CIA assessments find Iran has months of food and fuel stockpiled to withstand renewed US attacks.
This casts further doubt on the notion that another "short" military campaign could force Iran's surrender or collapse.
washingtonpost.com/politics/…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
Two members of the "new" Pentagon press corps.
A Minnesota prosecutor charges conservative influencers James O’Keefe and Cam Higby with felony counts of unlawful voting and identity theft after they misrepresented themselves at polling places using the names of registered voters. nbcnews.com/politics/2026-el…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
President Trump’s dismissal of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has prompted bipartisan backlash. @LACaldwellDC, @stephenfhayes, @KannoYoungs, and @nancyayoussef join @JeffreyGoldberg on @washingtonweek to discuss this and more: theatln.tc/Uye453Hb
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
Elections are approaching in the U.S. and Israel
The White House believes that economic pressure is working on Iran - but another wave of military strikes may be needed to Tehran back to the negotiating table
(w/@nancyayoussef) theatlantic.com/national-sec…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
President Trump is growing more impatient with the war in Iran—and he is now considering new strikes in the hopes that they will push the country’s regime over the edge, @nancyayoussef and @JonLemire report. theatlantic.com/national-sec…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
NEW @TheAtlantic Donald Trump is growing more impatient with the war in Iran—and he is now considering new strikes in the hopes that they will push the country’s regime over the edge, @nancyayoussef and @JonLemire report.
theatlantic.com/national-sec…
Nancy Youssef, نانسي يوسف retweeted
Donald Trump is growing more impatient with the war in Iran—and he is now considering new strikes in the hopes that they will push the country’s regime over the edge, @nancyayoussef and @JonLemire report.
theatlantic.com/national-sec…