The Megyn Kelly Show Exclusive: Alleged Pentagon "Leaker" Colin Carroll Speaks Out About Life Inside DOD, Hegseth's Leadership, and to Dispute Allegations | Ep. 1058
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Apr 26, 2025 AI Snips
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Colin Carroll's Military Journey
- Colin Carroll served three deployments in Afghanistan as a Marine Corps Reserve intelligence officer. He transitioned through various roles before becoming chief of staff to the Deputy Defense Secretary.
- He gave up personal time and a promising civilian career to return to the Pentagon under the Trump administration.
Pentagon Dysfunction Root Cause
- Dysfunction within the Pentagon stemmed from poor team communication and a fractured staff process.
- The chief of staff to the secretary was uncooperative, making team-building and efficient decision-making nearly impossible.
Crucial Politico Phone Call
- Colin received a phone call from Politico's Dan Lipman regarding a leak investigation about Joe Casper, the chief of staff.
- Despite previous negative reporting, Colin maintained professionalism and reported the interaction through official channels.