Den Caldwell

Den Caldwell is a senior advisor to U.S. Assistant Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset, who was recently placed on administrative leave amid an investigation into unauthorized disclosures of sensitive information at the Pentagon. Caldwell has been noted for his significant role in advising Hegset, particularly regarding national security matters, and has previously expressed controversial views on U.S. military involvement abroad, including skepticism towards military aid to Ukraine and advocating for a reduction of American presence in Europe.