Sean Parnell

Sean Parnell

government official United States

Sean Parnell is a spokesperson for the Department of Defense, known for his role in communicating the agency's initiatives and findings. Recently, he highlighted the potential for the Department of Defense to save up to $80 million by cutting ineffective diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, as identified through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which is led by Elon Musk. Parnell's comments emphasize a focus on prioritizing the core mission of the military and eliminating what he describes as distractions from essential military functions.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.07%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
1,607,763
Power
80,008$
Sentiment
6.06
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 8 6.12 0.25% +30% 331,002,651 1,076,768 $21,000,000 68,314$
Ukraine 3 6.33 0.18% +30% 43,733,762 99,860 $155,000 354$
Slovakia 3 7.67 0.18% +30% 5,459,642 12,518 $110,000 252$
Serbia 2 5.50 0.12% +0% 8,737,371 10,101 $55,000 64$
United Kingdom 2 6.00 0.07% +10% 67,886,011 53,036 $2,700,000 2,109$
France 2 6.00 0.17% +10% 65,273,511 120,068 $2,700,000 4,967$
Colombia 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 50,882,884 30,287 $350,000 208$
Spain 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 46,754,778 28,932 $1,400,000 866$
Switzerland 1 5.00 0.07% +0% 8,654,622 6,173 $700,000 499$
Portugal 1 5.00 0.06% +20% 10,196,709 7,667 $240,000 180$
Norway 1 6.00 0.08% +10% 5,421,241 4,752 $403,000 353$
Latvia 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 1,886,198 1,724 $34,000 31$
Israel 1 7.00 0.07% +10% 9,216,900 6,666 $400,000 289$
Cabo Verde 1 5.00 0.21% +0% 555,987 1,166 $2,100 4$
Australia 1 5.00 0.06% +10% 25,499,884 16,318 $1,380,000 883$
Pakistan 1 7.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 76,912 $280,000 97$
Iran 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 83,992,949 48,663 $610,000 353$
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.06% +0% 4,822,233 2,850 $210,000 124$
Panama 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 4,314,768 3,301 $76,000 58$
Totals 33 995,184,432 1,607,762 $32,805,100 80,005$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United States United States: Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell denied that any classified information was shared via Signal. 5

CNN: Pentagon watchdog has evidence Hegseth’s Signal messages included classified information, sources say

United States United States: Chief Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement Monday that the Marines' presence sent a clear message: lawlessness will not be tolerated. 8

CNN: US Marines mobilized to Los Angeles are being sent home, Pentagon says

United States United States: Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said the Marines' presence sent a clear message: lawlessness will not be tolerated. 8

Fox News: Pentagon orders 700 Marines to leave Los Angeles after ICE protests

France France: Sean Parnell is the Pentagon spokesperson who commented on the marines' presence and their role in restoring order. 6

Le Monde: Les marines déployés à Los Angeles vont quitter la ville

Slovakia Slovakia: Sean Parnell stated that the military's presence 'sent a clear signal that lawlessness will not be tolerated.' 8

SME – major Slovak daily, est. 1993: Pentagón z Los Angeles stiahne 700 vojakov námornej pechoty

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The Pentagon’s chief spokesperson, Sean Parnell, confirmed the withdrawal of 700 active-duty US marines from Los Angeles. 6

The Guardian: Deployment of all 700 active-duty marines to Los Angeles withdrawn | Los Angeles

New Zealand New Zealand: Pentagon spokesman Sean Parnell said in a statement that the Marines' presence was instrumental in restoring order and upholding the rule of law. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: The move ends a contentious deployment of the troops in the California city

United States United States: Sean Parnell is the chief Pentagon spokesman who expressed gratitude for Fulcher's work. 7

Fox News: Top Pentagon advisor to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth 'amicably' resigns after 6 months