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Brandon Newsom No Longer Employed After Undercover Trump Video—Navy Chief

Brandon Newsom No Longer Employed After Undercover Trump Video—Navy Chief

Summary

Brandon Newsom, a senior Pentagon official, is no longer working for the Department of the Navy after hidden-camera footage showed him criticizing President Donald Trump. The Navy did not say if he was fired or left on his own.

Key Facts

  • Brandon Newsom was placed on administrative leave after undercover footage surfaced.
  • The footage showed Newsom criticizing President Donald Trump and discussing undoing his policies.
  • Newsom called Trump "a textbook narcissist" and criticized the conflict with Iran.
  • The video was released by conservative activist James O'Keefe.
  • Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed Newsom is no longer employed by the Navy.
  • The Navy said Newsom’s conduct was inappropriate and against its standards.
  • It was not disclosed whether Newsom was fired or resigned.
  • Newsom’s remarks included issues with Pentagon religious services and federal employee changes.
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